Overall score
Dunsborough
47.9/100
Yallingup
39.5/100
Dunsborough vs Yallingup, WA Suburb Comparison
Dunsborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DunsboroughYallingup
Crime rate
Dunsborough
49.7 / 1k
Yallingup
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunsborough
56
Yallingup
42
Population
Dunsborough
6,413
Yallingup
1,195
Metric leadDunsborough 7Yallingup 13 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDunsborough
- Best for familiesDunsborough
- Best for beach lifestyleDunsborough
- Best for best valueDunsborough
- Best for best schoolsDunsborough
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dunsborough | Yallingup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 2 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 42 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,413 | 1,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dunsborough is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Yallingup is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Dunsborough tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Yallingup stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Dunsborough if you are weighing families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yallingup for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.