Overall score
Alfred Cove
52.6/100
Winthrop
51.5/100
Alfred Cove vs Winthrop, WA Suburb Comparison
Alfred Cove for investment; Winthrop for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfred CoveWinthrop
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
53.7 / 1k
Winthrop
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
53
Winthrop
143
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Winthrop
6,020
Metric leadAlfred Cove 3Winthrop 63 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 familiesWinthrop
- Best for investmentAlfred 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 | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.5/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 37 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 143 |
| Green cover | 14.9% | 24.9% |
| Population | 2,830 | 6,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alfred Cove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Winthrop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alfred Cove pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Winthrop is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alfred Cove, while Winthrop 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.