Overall score
Pinjarra Hills
43.6/100
Pullenvale
54.6/100
Pinjarra Hills for families and schools; Pullenvale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pinjarra Hills
43.6/100
Pullenvale
54.6/100
Crime rate
Pinjarra Hills
9.0 / 1k
Pullenvale
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pinjarra Hills
37
Pullenvale
5
Population
Pinjarra Hills
771
Pullenvale
3,276
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 | Pinjarra Hills | Pullenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 5 |
| Population | 771 | 3,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Pinjarra Hills is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Pullenvale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Pinjarra Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Pullenvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Pinjarra Hills is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Pullenvale answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families may find Pinjarra Hills the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Pullenvale.