Overall score
Shoalwater
45.9/100
Waikiki
56.2/100
Shoalwater vs Waikiki, WA suburb comparison
Shoalwater for retirees and families; Waikiki for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ShoalwaterWaikiki
Crime rate
Shoalwater
3331.5 / 1k
Waikiki
1176.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Shoalwater
88
Waikiki
48
Population
Shoalwater
4,368
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadShoalwater 1Waikiki 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesShoalwater
- Best for familiesShoalwater
- Best for beach lifestyleWaikiki
- Best for investmentWaikiki
- Best for best valueWaikiki
- Best for best schoolsShoalwater
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 | Shoalwater | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 86.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 3331.5 / 1k | 1176.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 42 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 48 |
| Population | 4,368 | 12,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Shoalwater is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Waikiki is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Shoalwater tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Waikiki stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Shoalwater if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Waikiki for investors and value-focused buyers.