Overall score
Mount Tarcoola
36.5/100
Utakarra
31.5/100
Mount Tarcoola vs Utakarra, WA Suburb Comparison
Mount Tarcoola for retirees and schools; Utakarra for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount TarcoolaUtakarra
Crime rate
Mount Tarcoola
132.8 / 1k
Utakarra
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Tarcoola
39
Utakarra
34
Population
Mount Tarcoola
3,257
Utakarra
1,467
Metric leadMount Tarcoola 9Utakarra 03 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Tarcoola
- Best for familiesUtakarra
- Best for investmentUtakarra
- Best for best schoolsMount Tarcoola
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 | Mount Tarcoola | Utakarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.7/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 15 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 34 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| Population | 3,257 | 1,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Tarcoola is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Utakarra is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Tarcoola sits among greener hillside streets, while Utakarra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Tarcoola is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Utakarra answers with housing affordability. Mount Tarcoola generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Utakarra leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Tarcoola, while Utakarra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.