Overall score
Northam
41.5/100
Wundowie
35.4/100
Northam vs Wundowie, WA Suburb Comparison
Northam for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NorthamWundowie
Crime rate
Northam
50.5 / 1k
Wundowie
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Northam
74
Wundowie
16
Population
Northam
6,679
Wundowie
1,372
Metric leadNortham 6Wundowie 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Northam | Wundowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 6.0/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 24 |
| Walkability | 39.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 16 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 34.5% |
| Population | 6,679 | 1,372 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Northam is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Wundowie is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Wundowie sits among greener hillside streets, while Northam keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Northam tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wundowie stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Northam, while Wundowie 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.