Overall score
Dunsborough
48.5/100
Yallingup Siding
24.5/100
Dunsborough for families and beach lifestyle; Yallingup Siding for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunsborough
48.5/100
Yallingup Siding
24.5/100
Crime rate
Dunsborough
1059.4 / 1k
Yallingup Siding
20862.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunsborough
29
Yallingup Siding
0
Population
Dunsborough
6,413
Yallingup Siding
324
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dunsborough | Yallingup Siding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1059.4 / 1k | 20862.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 61 | — |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 0 |
| Population | 6,413 | 324 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Dunsborough reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Yallingup Siding is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Dunsborough leans into coastal living, while Yallingup Siding feels more inland and suburban in character.
Dunsborough pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Yallingup Siding is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Dunsborough suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Yallingup Siding is the stronger match for retirees.