Overall score
Halls Head
48.8/100
Wannanup
37.3/100
Halls Head vs Wannanup, WA suburb comparison
Halls Head for beach lifestyle and investment; Wannanup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Halls HeadWannanup
Crime rate
Halls Head
957.1 / 1k
Wannanup
3365.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Halls Head
86
Wannanup
52
Population
Halls Head
14,474
Wannanup
4,142
Metric leadHalls Head 9Wannanup 01 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWannanup
- Best for familiesWannanup
- Best for beach lifestyleHalls Head
- Best for investmentHalls Head
- Best for best valueHalls Head
- 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 | Wannanup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 957.1 / 1k | 3365.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 20 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 52 |
| Population | 14,474 | 4,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Halls Head reads as a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone; Wannanup is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Halls Head pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wannanup is the better pick for generous parks and open space and well-served by public transport.
Halls Head suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Wannanup is the stronger match for retirees and families.