Overall score
Halls Head
40.5/100
Mandurah
42.2/100
Halls Head vs Mandurah, WA Suburb Comparison
Halls Head for schools; Mandurah for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Halls HeadMandurah
Crime rate
Halls Head
61.4 / 1k
Mandurah
61.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Halls Head
149
Mandurah
346
Population
Halls Head
14,474
Mandurah
8,804
Metric leadHalls Head 4Mandurah 53 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 beach lifestyleMandurah
- Best for best schoolsHalls Head
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 | Halls Head | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.5/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.4 / 1k | 61.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 94 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 346 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 2.0% |
| Population | 14,474 | 8,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Halls Head reads as a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone; Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Halls Head is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community; Mandurah answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and investors may find Halls Head the better fit, while families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Mandurah.
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.