Overall score
Bennett Springs
49.5/100
Brabham
63.3/100
Bennett Springs vs Brabham, WA suburb comparison
Bennett Springs for retirees; Brabham for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bennett SpringsBrabham
Crime rate
Bennett Springs
1550.1 / 1k
Brabham
681.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bennett Springs
26
Brabham
75
Population
Bennett Springs
5,929
Brabham
8,665
Metric leadBennett Springs 0Brabham 82 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBennett Springs
- Best for familiesBrabham
- Best for best valueBrabham
- Best for best schoolsBrabham
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 | Bennett Springs | Brabham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1550.1 / 1k | 681.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 75 |
| Population | 5,929 | 8,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bennett Springs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Brabham is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bennett Springs is stronger for well-served by public transport and improving crime trends; Brabham answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Retirees and families may find Bennett Springs the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brabham.