Harvey vs Wokalup, WA Suburb Comparison

Harvey for retirees and families; Wokalup for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HarveyWokalup

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

Metric leadHarvey 7Wokalup 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryHarveyWokalup
Overall score40.6/10033.6/100
Housing (desirability)55.5/10032.5/100
Crime rate48.2 / 1k48.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools21
Weather (desirability)49.1/10049.1/100
Parks & reserves1—
Public transport stops4—
Walkability8.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities292
Green cover9.1%0.3%
Population3,462255
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/107/10

Comparison summary

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.

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