Overall score
Halls Head
40.5/100
Wannanup
36.1/100
Halls Head vs Wannanup, WA Suburb Comparison
Halls Head for retirees and value; Wannanup for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Halls HeadWannanup
Crime rate
Halls Head
59.7 / 1k
Wannanup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Halls Head
149
Wannanup
99
Population
Halls Head
14,474
Wannanup
4,142
Metric leadHalls Head 8Wannanup 13 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 retireesHalls Head
- Best for familiesWannanup
- Best for best valueHalls Head
- Best for best schoolsWannanup
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 | 40.5/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 20 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 99 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 4.0% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Wannanup is the better pick for generous parks and open space, plus well-served by public transport.
Halls Head suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wannanup is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.