Overall score
Barragup
15.9/100
Stake Hill
30.1/100
Stake Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barragup
15.9/100
Stake Hill
30.1/100
Crime rate
Barragup
11414.9 / 1k
Stake Hill
26956.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barragup
0
Stake Hill
0
Population
Barragup
940
Stake Hill
469
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 | Stake Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 15.9/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11414.9 / 1k | 26956.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 940 | 469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Barragup is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Stake Hill is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Barragup pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Stake Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Barragup sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Stake Hill.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stake Hill, while Barragup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.