Overall score
Applecross
51.5/100
Booragoon
62.7/100
Applecross vs Booragoon, WA suburb comparison
Applecross for investment; Booragoon for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ApplecrossBooragoon
Crime rate
Applecross
1632.6 / 1k
Booragoon
2059.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Applecross
228
Booragoon
207
Population
Applecross
7,228
Booragoon
5,684
Metric leadApplecross 4Booragoon 51 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 familiesBooragoon
- Best for investmentApplecross
- Best for best valueBooragoon
- Best for best schoolsBooragoon
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 | Applecross | Booragoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.8/100 | 19.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1632.6 / 1k | 2059.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 44 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 207 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 7,228 | 5,684 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Applecross is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Booragoon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Applecross sits closer to the city centre, whereas Booragoon is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Applecross is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Booragoon answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Families and investors may find Applecross the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Booragoon.