Overall score
Jandakot
58.3/100
North Lake
48.4/100
Jandakot vs North Lake, WA Suburb Comparison
Jandakot for retirees; North Lake for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JandakotNorth Lake
Crime rate
Jandakot
53.7 / 1k
North Lake
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jandakot
67
North Lake
30
Population
Jandakot
2,533
North Lake
1,299
Metric leadJandakot 7North Lake 32 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 retireesJandakot
- Best for familiesNorth Lake
- Best for investmentNorth Lake
- Best for best valueNorth Lake
- Best for best schoolsNorth Lake
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 | Jandakot | North Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 4 |
| Walkability | 70.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 30 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 9.5% |
| Population | 2,533 | 1,299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Jandakot is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and North Lake is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Jandakot is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; North Lake answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Retirees may find Jandakot the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Lake.
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.