Overall score
Merriwa
49.0/100
Mindarie
46.1/100
Merriwa vs Mindarie, WA Suburb Comparison
Merriwa for retirees and families; Mindarie for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MerriwaMindarie
Crime rate
Merriwa
34.4 / 1k
Mindarie
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merriwa
74
Mindarie
87
Population
Merriwa
5,587
Mindarie
7,867
Metric leadMerriwa 4Mindarie 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 | Merriwa | Mindarie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.3/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 47 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 87 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| Population | 5,587 | 7,867 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Merriwa is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Mindarie is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Mindarie is shaped by the coast, Merriwa offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Merriwa tends to lead on schools and education options, plus walkability, while Mindarie stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Merriwa if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Mindarie for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.