Overall score
Baldivis
52.6/100
Waikiki
56.2/100
Baldivis vs Waikiki, WA suburb comparison
Baldivis for retirees; Waikiki for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaldivisWaikiki
Crime rate
Baldivis
323.5 / 1k
Waikiki
1176.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baldivis
64
Waikiki
48
Population
Baldivis
37,697
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadBaldivis 6Waikiki 4across 10 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 | Baldivis | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 86.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 323.5 / 1k | 1176.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 160 | 42 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 37,697 | 12,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Baldivis is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, while Waikiki is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Waikiki is shaped by the coast, Baldivis offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Baldivis tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Waikiki stands out for housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Baldivis sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Waikiki.
Choose Baldivis if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Waikiki for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.