Overall score
Abbey
47.8/100
West Busselton
41.4/100
Abbey vs West Busselton, WA Suburb Comparison
Abbey for families and beach lifestyle; West Busselton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbbeyWest Busselton
Crime rate
Abbey
49.7 / 1k
West Busselton
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbey
98
West Busselton
39
Population
Abbey
1,321
West Busselton
8,869
Metric leadAbbey 3West Busselton 72 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 retireesWest Busselton
- Best for familiesAbbey
- Best for beach lifestyleAbbey
- Best for investmentWest Busselton
- Best for best schoolsAbbey
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 | Abbey | West Busselton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 39 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,321 | 8,869 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Abbey is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and West Busselton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where Abbey is shaped by the coast, West Busselton offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Abbey is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; West Busselton answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Abbey if you are weighing retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward West Busselton for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.