Overall score
Gwelup
52.8/100
Hamersley
49.8/100
Gwelup vs Hamersley, WA Suburb Comparison
Gwelup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GwelupHamersley
Crime rate
Gwelup
47.4 / 1k
Hamersley
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gwelup
103
Hamersley
67
Population
Gwelup
5,391
Hamersley
5,209
Metric leadGwelup 7Hamersley 32 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 | Gwelup | Hamersley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 34 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 67 |
| Green cover | 32.0% | 22.9% |
| Population | 5,391 | 5,209 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hamersley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Gwelup pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Hamersley is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gwelup, while Hamersley 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.