Overall score
Australind
45.6/100
Leschenault
41.0/100
Australind vs Leschenault, WA Suburb Comparison
Australind for retirees and families; Leschenault for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralindLeschenault
Crime rate
Australind
48.2 / 1k
Leschenault
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Australind
138
Leschenault
7
Population
Australind
15,988
Leschenault
3,058
Metric leadAustralind 6Leschenault 22 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 retireesAustralind
- Best for familiesAustralind
- Best for beach lifestyleLeschenault
- Best for investmentAustralind
- Best for best valueLeschenault
- 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 | 45.6/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 2 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 7 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| 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 public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Leschenault stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Australind suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Leschenault is the stronger match for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors.
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.