Overall score
Eglinton
40.9/100
Jindalee
43.4/100
Eglinton vs Jindalee, WA Suburb Comparison
Eglinton for families and schools; Jindalee for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EglintonJindalee
Crime rate
Eglinton
34.4 / 1k
Jindalee
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eglinton
69
Jindalee
101
Population
Eglinton
3,705
Jindalee
4,044
Metric leadEglinton 2Jindalee 64 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Eglinton | Jindalee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 22 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 101 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 3,705 | 4,044 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eglinton is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Jindalee is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Eglinton pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Jindalee is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Jindalee, while Eglinton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.