Overall score
Kwinana Town Centre
31.9/100
Wellard
48.7/100
Kwinana Town Centre for schools; Wellard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kwinana Town Centre
31.9/100
Wellard
48.7/100
Crime rate
Kwinana Town Centre
25655.9 / 1k
Wellard
823.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kwinana Town Centre
43
Wellard
28
Population
Kwinana Town Centre
567
Wellard
14,127
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 | Kwinana Town Centre | Wellard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.9/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25655.9 / 1k | 823.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 48 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 28 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 567 | 14,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Kwinana Town Centre is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Wellard is a practical metro established suburb with solid links to the wider city. Kwinana Town Centre sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wellard is further out with more breathing room.
Kwinana Town Centre tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wellard stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Kwinana Town Centre sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wellard.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wellard, while Kwinana Town Centre remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.