Overall score
Joondanna
47.9/100
Osborne Park
51.8/100
Joondanna for retirees and families; Osborne Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Joondanna
47.9/100
Osborne Park
51.8/100
Crime rate
Joondanna
1972.6 / 1k
Osborne Park
4769.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joondanna
38
Osborne Park
214
Population
Joondanna
5,283
Osborne Park
4,463
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 | Joondanna | Osborne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1972.6 / 1k | 4769.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 71 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 214 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 5,283 | 4,463 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Joondanna is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Osborne Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Joondanna is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Osborne Park answers with public transport access and walkability.
Choose Joondanna if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Osborne Park for investors.