Albany vs Middleton Beach, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Albany | Middleton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.7/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 9 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 204 | 47 |
| Population | 1,403 | 759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMiddleton Beach
- Best for familiesMiddleton Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMiddleton Beach
- Best for investmentMiddleton Beach
- Best for best valueAlbany
- Best for best schoolsAlbany
Comparison summary
Albany and Middleton Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Albany leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Albany; Housing (desirability) favours Middleton Beach; Parks & reserves favours Albany. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Middleton Beach, Families → Middleton Beach, Beach lifestyle → Middleton Beach, Investment → Middleton Beach.