Overall score
Furnissdale
26.5/100
South Yunderup
27.4/100
Furnissdale vs South Yunderup, WA Suburb Comparison
Furnissdale for investment and value; South Yunderup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FurnissdaleSouth Yunderup
Crime rate
Furnissdale
59.7 / 1k
South Yunderup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Furnissdale
5
South Yunderup
9
Population
Furnissdale
1,061
South Yunderup
3,860
Metric leadFurnissdale 2South Yunderup 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Yunderup
- Best for familiesSouth Yunderup
- Best for investmentFurnissdale
- Best for best valueFurnissdale
- Best for best schoolsSouth Yunderup
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 | Furnissdale | South Yunderup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.5/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 17 |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 1,061 | 3,860 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Furnissdale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and South Yunderup is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Furnissdale tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while South Yunderup stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Furnissdale sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in South Yunderup.
Choose Furnissdale if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward South Yunderup for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.