Overall score
Abbey
38.6/100
West Busselton
43.8/100
Abbey vs West Busselton, WA suburb comparison
Abbey for retirees and beach lifestyle; West Busselton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbbeyWest Busselton
Crime rate
Abbey
5423.8 / 1k
West Busselton
799.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbey
27
West Busselton
6
Population
Abbey
1,321
West Busselton
8,869
Metric leadAbbey 2West Busselton 8across 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 retireesAbbey
- Best for familiesWest Busselton
- Best for beach lifestyleAbbey
- Best for best valueWest Busselton
- Best for best schoolsWest Busselton
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 | 38.6/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5423.8 / 1k | 799.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 6 |
| 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 more rural established suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. 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 and stronger socioeconomic advantage; West Busselton answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Abbey generally means more sought-after housing, while West Busselton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Abbey, while West Busselton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.