Overall score
Albany
63.8/100
Middleton Beach
52.8/100
Albany vs Middleton Beach, WA Suburb Comparison
Albany for retirees; Middleton Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlbanyMiddleton Beach
Crime rate
Albany
51.5 / 1k
Middleton Beach
51.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albany
276
Middleton Beach
61
Population
Albany
1,403
Middleton Beach
759
Metric leadAlbany 7Middleton Beach 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 retireesAlbany
- Best for familiesMiddleton Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMiddleton 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 | Albany | Middleton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | 51.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 9 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 61 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 1,403 | 759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Albany is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Middleton Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Middleton Beach is shaped by the coast, Albany offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Albany is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Middleton Beach answers with housing affordability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Middleton Beach, while Albany 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.