Overall score
Harvey
40.6/100
Wokalup
33.6/100
Harvey for retirees and families; Wokalup for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Harvey
40.6/100
Wokalup
33.6/100
Crime rate
Harvey
48.2 / 1k
Wokalup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harvey
29
Wokalup
2
Population
Harvey
3,462
Wokalup
255
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Harvey | Wokalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 2 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Population | 3,462 | 255 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Harvey is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Wokalup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Harvey tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wokalup stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Harvey sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Wokalup.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wokalup, while Harvey remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.