Overall score
South Yunderup
27.4/100
West Pinjarra
25.4/100
South Yunderup vs West Pinjarra, WA Suburb Comparison
South Yunderup for families and investment; West Pinjarra for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South YunderupWest Pinjarra
Crime rate
South Yunderup
59.7 / 1k
West Pinjarra
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Yunderup
9
West Pinjarra
0
Population
South Yunderup
3,860
West Pinjarra
448
Metric leadSouth Yunderup 6West Pinjarra 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Pinjarra
- Best for familiesSouth Yunderup
- Best for investmentSouth Yunderup
- Best for best valueWest Pinjarra
- Best for best schoolsSouth Yunderup
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 | South Yunderup | West Pinjarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.4/100 | 25.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,860 | 448 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, South Yunderup is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and West Pinjarra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. South Yunderup sits further out with more breathing room, whereas West Pinjarra is more regionally self-contained.
South Yunderup tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while West Pinjarra stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
South Yunderup suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Pinjarra is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.