Overall score
Barragup
20.9/100
Furnissdale
26.5/100
Furnissdale for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barragup
20.9/100
Furnissdale
26.5/100
Crime rate
Barragup
59.7 / 1k
Furnissdale
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barragup
3
Furnissdale
5
Population
Barragup
940
Furnissdale
1,061
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barragup | Furnissdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 20.9/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.9/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 13 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 940 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Barragup is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Furnissdale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Barragup pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Furnissdale is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Barragup, while Furnissdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.