Overall score
Jandabup
35.1/100
Mariginiup
30.7/100
Jandabup for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jandabup
35.1/100
Mariginiup
30.7/100
Crime rate
Jandabup
32.4 / 1k
Mariginiup
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jandabup
1
Mariginiup
3
Population
Jandabup
291
Mariginiup
876
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jandabup | Mariginiup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 291 | 876 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Jandabup is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Mariginiup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Jandabup pulls ahead on improving crime trends and a mature, settled community, whereas Mariginiup is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Jandabup generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Mariginiup leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mariginiup, while Jandabup 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.