Overall score
Bandy Creek
33.0/100
Castletown
42.2/100
Bandy Creek vs Castletown, WA Suburb Comparison
Bandy Creek for beach lifestyle and value; Castletown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bandy CreekCastletown
Crime rate
Bandy Creek
138.6 / 1k
Castletown
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bandy Creek
10
Castletown
41
Population
Bandy Creek
383
Castletown
3,968
Metric leadBandy Creek 1Castletown 62 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastletown
- Best for familiesCastletown
- Best for beach lifestyleBandy Creek
- Best for best valueBandy Creek
- Best for best schoolsCastletown
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 | Bandy Creek | Castletown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.0/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 32 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 41 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 383 | 3,968 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bandy Creek is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Castletown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Bandy Creek leans into coastal living, while Castletown feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bandy Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Castletown is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Bandy Creek suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Castletown is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.