Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Joondalup
61.6/100
Hillarys vs Joondalup, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillarys for families and beach lifestyle; Joondalup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillarysJoondalup
Crime rate
Hillarys
33.4 / 1k
Joondalup
33.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillarys
229
Joondalup
584
Population
Hillarys
11,200
Joondalup
9,193
Metric leadHillarys 6Joondalup 33 tiedacross 12 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 | Hillarys | Joondalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.4 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 88 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 584 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| Population | 11,200 | 9,193 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillarys is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Joondalup is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Hillarys leans into coastal living, while Joondalup feels more inland and suburban in character.
Hillarys pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability, whereas Joondalup is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hillarys, while Joondalup 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.