Overall score
Glendalough
45.1/100
Joondanna
47.9/100
Glendalough vs Joondanna, WA Suburb Comparison
Glendalough for retirees and families; Joondanna for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlendaloughJoondanna
Crime rate
Glendalough
47.4 / 1k
Joondanna
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glendalough
61
Joondanna
45
Population
Glendalough
2,628
Joondanna
5,283
Metric leadGlendalough 2Joondanna 82 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 retireesGlendalough
- Best for familiesGlendalough
- Best for best valueJoondanna
- Best for best schoolsGlendalough
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 | Glendalough | Joondanna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 31 |
| Walkability | 14.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 45 |
| Green cover | 24.9% | 1.8% |
| Population | 2,628 | 5,283 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glendalough is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Joondanna is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Glendalough pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Joondanna is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Glendalough the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Joondanna.
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.