Overall score
Alfred Cove
52.6/100
Willagee
49.2/100
Alfred Cove vs Willagee, WA Suburb Comparison
Alfred Cove for investment and value; Willagee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfred CoveWillagee
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
53.7 / 1k
Willagee
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
53
Willagee
143
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Willagee
5,447
Metric leadAlfred Cove 5Willagee 52 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 retireesWillagee
- Best for familiesWillagee
- Best for investmentAlfred Cove
- Best for best valueAlfred Cove
- Best for best schoolsAlfred 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 | Willagee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 33 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 143 |
| Green cover | 14.9% | 7.2% |
| Population | 2,830 | 5,447 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfred Cove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, 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, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Willagee answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alfred Cove, while Willagee 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.