Overall score
Pearsall
49.9/100
Wanneroo
45.7/100
Pearsall vs Wanneroo, WA Suburb Comparison
Pearsall for value and schools; Wanneroo for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PearsallWanneroo
Crime rate
Pearsall
32.4 / 1k
Wanneroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pearsall
36
Wanneroo
111
Population
Pearsall
4,244
Wanneroo
12,113
Metric leadPearsall 3Wanneroo 63 tiedacross 12 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 | Pearsall | Wanneroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 111 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Population | 4,244 | 12,113 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pearsall is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Wanneroo is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Pearsall pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wanneroo is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Pearsall the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wanneroo.
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.