Overall score
Banksia Grove
43.6/100
Mariginiup
30.7/100
Banksia Grove vs Mariginiup, WA Suburb Comparison
Banksia Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Banksia GroveMariginiup
Crime rate
Banksia Grove
32.4 / 1k
Mariginiup
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksia Grove
105
Mariginiup
3
Population
Banksia Grove
11,351
Mariginiup
876
Metric leadBanksia Grove 7Mariginiup 12 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 retireesBanksia Grove
- Best for familiesBanksia Grove
- Best for best valueBanksia Grove
- Best for best schoolsBanksia Grove
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 | Banksia Grove | Mariginiup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | — |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 3 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 11,351 | 876 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Banksia Grove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mariginiup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Banksia Grove sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mariginiup is further out with more breathing room.
Banksia Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Mariginiup is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Banksia Grove suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mariginiup is the stronger match for retirees.
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.