Overall score
Gwelup
52.8/100
Watermans Bay
54.9/100
Gwelup vs Watermans Bay, WA Suburb Comparison
Gwelup for investment and value; Watermans Bay for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GwelupWatermans Bay
Crime rate
Gwelup
47.4 / 1k
Watermans Bay
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gwelup
103
Watermans Bay
30
Population
Gwelup
5,391
Watermans Bay
1,369
Metric leadGwelup 5Watermans Bay 34 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 familiesWatermans Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleWatermans Bay
- Best for investmentGwelup
- Best for best valueGwelup
- Best for best schoolsWatermans Bay
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 | Watermans Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 7 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 30 |
| Green cover | 32.0% | 50.3% |
| Population | 5,391 | 1,369 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Watermans Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Watermans Bay leans into coastal living, while Gwelup feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Gwelup is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Watermans Bay answers with an affluent, sought-after address and highly regarded local schools.
Gwelup suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Watermans Bay is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle 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.