Overall score
Applecross
57.7/100
Booragoon
62.0/100
Applecross vs Booragoon, WA Suburb Comparison
Booragoon for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ApplecrossBooragoon
Crime rate
Applecross
53.7 / 1k
Booragoon
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Applecross
321
Booragoon
248
Population
Applecross
7,228
Booragoon
5,684
Metric leadApplecross 5Booragoon 34 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 57.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 321 | 248 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| 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 parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Booragoon answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Investors may find Applecross the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Booragoon.
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.