Overall score
North Yunderup
22.7/100
West Pinjarra
25.4/100
North Yunderup for families and investment; West Pinjarra for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Yunderup
22.7/100
West Pinjarra
25.4/100
Crime rate
North Yunderup
59.7 / 1k
West Pinjarra
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Yunderup
11
West Pinjarra
0
Population
North Yunderup
840
West Pinjarra
448
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 Yunderup | West Pinjarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.7/100 | 25.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 840 | 448 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
North Yunderup reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; West Pinjarra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. North Yunderup sits further out with more breathing room, whereas West Pinjarra is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, North Yunderup is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; West Pinjarra answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Pinjarra, while North Yunderup 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.