Overall score
Mullaloo
54.8/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Mullaloo vs Ocean Reef, WA Suburb Comparison
Ocean Reef for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MullalooOcean Reef
Crime rate
Mullaloo
32.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mullaloo
116
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Mullaloo
6,190
Ocean Reef
8,125
Metric leadMullaloo 3Ocean Reef 54 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 retireesOcean Reef
- Best for familiesOcean Reef
- Best for best schoolsOcean Reef
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 | Mullaloo | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 41 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 108 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,190 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mullaloo is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Mullaloo is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Ocean Reef answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, while Mullaloo 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.