Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Mullaloo
54.8/100
Hillarys vs Mullaloo, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillarys for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillarysMullaloo
Crime rate
Hillarys
33.4 / 1k
Mullaloo
33.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillarys
229
Mullaloo
116
Population
Hillarys
11,200
Mullaloo
6,190
Metric leadHillarys 9Mullaloo 03 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 | Mullaloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.4 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 116 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 9.3% |
| Population | 11,200 | 6,190 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillarys is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Mullaloo is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Hillarys pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Mullaloo is the better pick for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hillarys, while Mullaloo 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.