Overall score
Joondalup
61.6/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Joondalup vs Ocean Reef, WA Suburb Comparison
Joondalup for retirees; Ocean Reef for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JoondalupOcean Reef
Crime rate
Joondalup
33.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
33.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joondalup
584
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Joondalup
9,193
Ocean Reef
8,125
Metric leadJoondalup 7Ocean Reef 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 retireesJoondalup
- Best for beach lifestyleOcean Reef
- Best for investmentOcean Reef
- Best for best valueOcean Reef
- Best for best schoolsOcean Reef
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 | Joondalup | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.4 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 88 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 108 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Population | 9,193 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Joondalup is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Ocean Reef is shaped by the coast, Joondalup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Joondalup tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Ocean Reef stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, while Joondalup 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.