Overall score
Myalup
43.4/100
Yarloop
31.3/100
Myalup for retirees and families; Yarloop for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Myalup
43.4/100
Yarloop
31.3/100
Crime rate
Myalup
48.2 / 1k
Yarloop
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myalup
4
Yarloop
2
Population
Myalup
344
Yarloop
541
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 | Myalup | Yarloop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 27.8% | 2.5% |
| Population | 344 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Myalup is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Yarloop is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Myalup leans into coastal living, while Yarloop feels more inland and suburban in character.
Myalup pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Yarloop is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community. Myalup generally means more sought-after housing, while Yarloop leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Myalup suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Yarloop is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.