Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Bicton
63.8/100
Alfred Cove for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Bicton
63.8/100
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
4241.8 / 1k
Bicton
1687.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
30
Bicton
617
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Bicton
6,961
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alfred Cove | Bicton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 4241.8 / 1k | 1687.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 22 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 617 |
| Population | 2,830 | 6,961 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Alfred Cove reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Bicton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Alfred Cove tends to lead on housing affordability, while Bicton stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Alfred Cove if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Bicton for households prioritising schools.