Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Willagee
56.8/100
Alfred Cove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Willagee
56.8/100
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
4241.8 / 1k
Willagee
2044.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
30
Willagee
106
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Willagee
5,447
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 | Willagee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 4241.8 / 1k | 2044.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 33 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 106 |
| Population | 2,830 | 5,447 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Alfred Cove is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Willagee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Alfred Cove is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Willagee answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Alfred Cove if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Willagee for households prioritising schools.