Overall score
Bibra Lake
49.4/100
North Lake
46.1/100
North Lake for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bibra Lake
49.4/100
North Lake
46.1/100
Crime rate
Bibra Lake
5918.0 / 1k
North Lake
12713.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bibra Lake
77
North Lake
11
Population
Bibra Lake
5,892
North Lake
1,299
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 | Bibra Lake | North Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5918.0 / 1k | 12713.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 4 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 11 |
| Population | 5,892 | 1,299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Bibra Lake is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and North Lake is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Bibra Lake tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while North Lake stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Bibra Lake the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer North Lake.