Overall score
Australind
64.5/100
Leschenault
41.5/100
Australind vs Leschenault, WA suburb comparison
Australind for value and schools; Leschenault for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralindLeschenault
Crime rate
Australind
437.2 / 1k
Leschenault
2281.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Australind
55
Leschenault
3
Population
Australind
15,988
Leschenault
3,058
Metric leadAustralind 6Leschenault 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLeschenault
- Best for familiesLeschenault
- Best for beach lifestyleLeschenault
- Best for investmentLeschenault
- Best for best valueAustralind
- Best for best schoolsAustralind
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 | Australind | Leschenault |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 80.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 437.2 / 1k | 2281.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 2 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 3 |
| Population | 15,988 | 3,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Australind reads as a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Leschenault is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Leschenault is shaped by the coast, Australind offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Australind tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Leschenault stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Australind suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Leschenault is the stronger match for retirees and families.