Overall score
Girrawheen
46.2/100
Koondoola
38.9/100
Girrawheen vs Koondoola, WA Suburb Comparison
Girrawheen for retirees and value; Koondoola for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GirrawheenKoondoola
Crime rate
Girrawheen
32.4 / 1k
Koondoola
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Girrawheen
124
Koondoola
75
Population
Girrawheen
8,897
Koondoola
3,919
Metric leadGirrawheen 8Koondoola 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGirrawheen
- Best for familiesKoondoola
- Best for investmentKoondoola
- Best for best valueGirrawheen
- Best for best schoolsGirrawheen
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 | Girrawheen | Koondoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 35 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 75 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 44.8% |
| Population | 8,897 | 3,919 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Girrawheen is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Koondoola is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Girrawheen tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Koondoola stands out for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools.
Choose Girrawheen if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Koondoola for 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.