Overall score
Jindalee
43.4/100
Ridgewood
41.2/100
Jindalee vs Ridgewood, WA Suburb Comparison
Jindalee for retirees and beach lifestyle; Ridgewood for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JindaleeRidgewood
Crime rate
Jindalee
34.4 / 1k
Ridgewood
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jindalee
101
Ridgewood
41
Population
Jindalee
4,044
Ridgewood
4,623
Metric leadJindalee 6Ridgewood 42 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 | Jindalee | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 41 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| Population | 4,044 | 4,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Jindalee is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Ridgewood is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Jindalee leans into coastal living, while Ridgewood feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Jindalee is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Ridgewood answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
Jindalee suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Ridgewood is the stronger match for families and 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.