Overall score
Sunset Beach
33.3/100
Waggrakine
25.2/100
Sunset Beach vs Waggrakine, WA Suburb Comparison
Sunset Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Sunset BeachWaggrakine
Crime rate
Sunset Beach
132.8 / 1k
Waggrakine
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sunset Beach
23
Waggrakine
4
Population
Sunset Beach
1,558
Waggrakine
2,679
Metric leadSunset Beach 7Waggrakine 14 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSunset Beach
- Best for familiesSunset Beach
- Best for investmentSunset Beach
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 | Sunset Beach | Waggrakine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 18 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 4 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,558 | 2,679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Sunset Beach is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Waggrakine is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Sunset Beach pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Waggrakine is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community. Sunset Beach generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Waggrakine leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Sunset Beach, while Waggrakine 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.