Overall score
Bentley
47.8/100
Ferndale
46.4/100
Bentley vs Ferndale, WA Suburb Comparison
Bentley for retirees; Ferndale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BentleyFerndale
Crime rate
Bentley
77.5 / 1k
Ferndale
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bentley
679
Ferndale
163
Population
Bentley
9,051
Ferndale
4,457
Metric leadBentley 6Ferndale 33 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 | Bentley | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 91 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 679 | 163 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| Population | 9,051 | 4,457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bentley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Ferndale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bentley sits closer to the city centre, whereas Ferndale is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Bentley is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Ferndale answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bentley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Ferndale.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ferndale, while Bentley 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.