Overall score
Heathridge
50.1/100
Mullaloo
54.8/100
Heathridge vs Mullaloo, WA Suburb Comparison
Heathridge for families and investment; Mullaloo for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathridgeMullaloo
Crime rate
Heathridge
32.4 / 1k
Mullaloo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathridge
98
Mullaloo
116
Population
Heathridge
6,898
Mullaloo
6,190
Metric leadHeathridge 6Mullaloo 42 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 familiesHeathridge
- Best for beach lifestyleMullaloo
- Best for investmentHeathridge
- Best for best valueMullaloo
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 | 50.1/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 28 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 116 |
| Green cover | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| 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 schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Mullaloo is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Heathridge suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mullaloo is the stronger match for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.