Overall score
Beckenham
47.9/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Beckenham vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Thornlie for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeckenhamThornlie
Crime rate
Beckenham
73.0 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beckenham
622
Thornlie
514
Population
Beckenham
9,092
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadBeckenham 4Thornlie 62 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 | Beckenham | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 129 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 622 | 514 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| Population | 9,092 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beckenham is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Beckenham is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Thornlie answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Beckenham if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Thornlie for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.