Overall score
Jandakot
58.3/100
South Lake
48.7/100
Jandakot vs South Lake, WA Suburb Comparison
Jandakot for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JandakotSouth Lake
Crime rate
Jandakot
53.7 / 1k
South Lake
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jandakot
67
South Lake
139
Population
Jandakot
2,533
South Lake
5,831
Metric leadJandakot 4South Lake 62 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 | Jandakot | South Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 33 |
| Walkability | 70.5/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 139 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 8.6% |
| Population | 2,533 | 5,831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Jandakot is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while South Lake is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Jandakot tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while South Lake stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Jandakot suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Lake is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.