Overall score
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
Yokine
54.0/100
Mount Lawley for retirees and families; Yokine for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
Yokine
54.0/100
Crime rate
Mount Lawley
47.4 / 1k
Yokine
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Lawley
519
Yokine
149
Population
Mount Lawley
11,328
Yokine
12,706
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 | Mount Lawley | Yokine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 519 | 149 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Population | 11,328 | 12,706 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Mount Lawley reads as a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Yokine is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while Yokine keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Lawley is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Yokine answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Mount Lawley if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yokine for investors.
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.