Overall score
Gwelup
52.8/100
Trigg
51.0/100
Gwelup vs Trigg, WA Suburb Comparison
Gwelup for retirees and families; Trigg for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GwelupTrigg
Crime rate
Gwelup
47.4 / 1k
Trigg
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gwelup
103
Trigg
88
Population
Gwelup
5,391
Trigg
2,855
Metric leadGwelup 7Trigg 14 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 | Trigg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 12 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 88 |
| Green cover | 32.0% | 11.0% |
| Population | 5,391 | 2,855 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Trigg is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Trigg is shaped by the coast, Gwelup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Gwelup tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Trigg stands out for parks and reserves.
Gwelup suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Trigg is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.