Overall score
Bayswater
55.5/100
Maylands
57.0/100
Bayswater vs Maylands, WA Suburb Comparison
Bayswater for investment and value; Maylands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BayswaterMaylands
Crime rate
Bayswater
50.2 / 1k
Maylands
50.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayswater
341
Maylands
318
Population
Bayswater
15,288
Maylands
13,199
Metric leadBayswater 7Maylands 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bayswater | Maylands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.2 / 1k | 50.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 105 | 58 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 341 | 318 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 13.6% |
| Population | 15,288 | 13,199 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bayswater is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Maylands is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bayswater pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Maylands is the better pick for walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bayswater, while Maylands 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.