Halls Head vs Mandurah
The verdict
Halls Head rates higher for education (43 vs 37). Mandurah rates higher for transport (91 vs 33). Mandurah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (138 vs 215 min).
Scores
Halls HeadMandurah
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 72 |
| Transport | 33 | 91 |
| Education | 43 | 37 |
| Liveability | 75 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,474 | 8,804 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,686 | $858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 61.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Growth: Halls Head Moderate Growth · Mandurah High Growth
Property
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 910 |
See the full school list on each profile: Halls Head · Mandurah
Transport
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 86 | 82 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 215 | 138 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 28 |
| Parks | 36 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.7 km | 65.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Halls Head | Mandurah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,474 | 8,804 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,922 | 9,766 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,035 | 12,569 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.41% | 2.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Halls Head or Mandurah?
Halls Head and Mandurah have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Halls Head or Mandurah?
Halls Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Halls Head 979 vs Mandurah 910; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Halls Head or Mandurah?
Mandurah has the higher transport score (Halls Head 33/100 vs Mandurah 91/100).
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