Overall score
Harvey
40.6/100
Yarloop
31.3/100
Harvey vs Yarloop, WA Suburb Comparison
Harvey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarveyYarloop
Crime rate
Harvey
48.2 / 1k
Yarloop
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harvey
29
Yarloop
2
Population
Harvey
3,462
Yarloop
541
Metric leadHarvey 8Yarloop 12 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Harvey | Yarloop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 2 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 3,462 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Harvey is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Yarloop is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Harvey is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Yarloop answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. On housing, Harvey sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Yarloop.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Harvey, while Yarloop 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.