Overall score
Applecross
51.5/100
Attadale
60.0/100
Attadale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Applecross
51.5/100
Attadale
60.0/100
Crime rate
Applecross
1632.6 / 1k
Attadale
1848.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Applecross
228
Attadale
144
Population
Applecross
7,228
Attadale
6,638
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 | Applecross | Attadale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.8/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1632.6 / 1k | 1848.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 27 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 144 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 7,228 | 6,638 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Applecross reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Attadale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Applecross pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Attadale is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Attadale, while Applecross remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.