Overall score
Berrimah
48.1/100
Marrara
55.4/100
Berrimah for families and schools; Marrara for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berrimah
48.1/100
Marrara
55.4/100
Nearby amenities
Berrimah
139
Marrara
116
Population
Berrimah
1,199
Marrara
1,323
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 | Berrimah | Marrara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.0/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 16 |
| Walkability | 51.5/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 139 | 116 |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,199 | 1,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Berrimah reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Marrara is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Berrimah pulls ahead on public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Marrara is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. Berrimah generally means more mid-market housing value, while Marrara leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Berrimah suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Marrara is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.