Overall score
Baskerville
35.1/100
Upper Swan
41.9/100
Baskerville for retirees and families; Upper Swan for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baskerville
35.1/100
Upper Swan
41.9/100
Crime rate
Baskerville
31373.1 / 1k
Upper Swan
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baskerville
8
Upper Swan
4
Population
Baskerville
302
Upper Swan
549
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 | Baskerville | Upper Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31373.1 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 22 |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 4 |
| Population | 302 | 549 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Baskerville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Upper Swan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Baskerville tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Upper Swan stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Baskerville the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Upper Swan.