Overall score
Baldivis
40.6/100
Waikiki
37.7/100
Baldivis vs Waikiki, WA Suburb Comparison
Baldivis for retirees; Waikiki for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaldivisWaikiki
Crime rate
Baldivis
59.7 / 1k
Waikiki
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baldivis
163
Waikiki
79
Population
Baldivis
37,697
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadBaldivis 7Waikiki 32 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 | Baldivis | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 160 | 42 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| 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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Waikiki stands out for housing affordability, plus schools and education options.
Choose Baldivis if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Waikiki for 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.