Overall score
North Dandalup
36.6/100
Pinjarra
44.5/100
North Dandalup for value and schools; Pinjarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Dandalup
36.6/100
Pinjarra
44.5/100
Crime rate
North Dandalup
59.7 / 1k
Pinjarra
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Dandalup
3
Pinjarra
237
Population
North Dandalup
863
Pinjarra
4,914
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 | North Dandalup | Pinjarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 43 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 237 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Population | 863 | 4,914 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, North Dandalup is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Pinjarra is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. North Dandalup sits among greener hillside streets, while Pinjarra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, North Dandalup is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Pinjarra answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. North Dandalup generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Pinjarra leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose North Dandalup if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Pinjarra for families 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.