Overall score
Moonyoonooka
29.0/100
Utakarra
31.5/100
Moonyoonooka vs Utakarra, WA Suburb Comparison
Moonyoonooka for value; Utakarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoonyoonookaUtakarra
Crime rate
Moonyoonooka
132.8 / 1k
Utakarra
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moonyoonooka
2
Utakarra
34
Population
Moonyoonooka
286
Utakarra
1,467
Metric leadMoonyoonooka 1Utakarra 62 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUtakarra
- Best for familiesUtakarra
- Best for best valueMoonyoonooka
- Best for best schoolsUtakarra
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 | Moonyoonooka | Utakarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.0/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 34 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Population | 286 | 1,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Moonyoonooka is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Utakarra is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Moonyoonooka tends to lead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Utakarra stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Moonyoonooka sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Utakarra.
Moonyoonooka suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Utakarra is the stronger match for 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.