Overall score
Heathridge
58.8/100
Mullaloo
63.7/100
Heathridge vs Mullaloo, WA suburb comparison
Heathridge for families and schools; Mullaloo for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathridgeMullaloo
Crime rate
Heathridge
1382.2 / 1k
Mullaloo
1521.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathridge
55
Mullaloo
86
Population
Heathridge
6,898
Mullaloo
6,190
Metric leadHeathridge 5Mullaloo 5across 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 retireesMullaloo
- Best for familiesHeathridge
- Best for beach lifestyleMullaloo
- Best for investmentMullaloo
- Best for best valueMullaloo
- Best for best schoolsHeathridge
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 | Heathridge | Mullaloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1382.2 / 1k | 1521.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 28 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 86 |
| Population | 6,898 | 6,190 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Heathridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Mullaloo is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Mullaloo leans into coastal living, while Heathridge feels more inland and suburban in character.
Heathridge pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Mullaloo is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Heathridge suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mullaloo is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.