Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Mount Pleasant
58.6/100
Alfred Cove vs Mount Pleasant, WA suburb comparison
Alfred Cove for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfred CoveMount Pleasant
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
4241.8 / 1k
Mount Pleasant
1577.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
30
Mount Pleasant
94
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Mount Pleasant
7,456
Metric leadAlfred Cove 2Mount Pleasant 71 tiedacross 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 investmentAlfred Cove
- Best for best valueAlfred Cove
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 | Alfred Cove | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 11.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 4241.8 / 1k | 1577.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 34 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 94 |
| Population | 2,830 | 7,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfred Cove is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Mount Pleasant is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Pleasant sits among greener hillside streets, while Alfred Cove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Alfred Cove is stronger for housing affordability; Mount Pleasant answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Alfred Cove the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Pleasant.