Overall score
Bibra Lake
46.0/100
North Lake
48.4/100
Bibra Lake vs North Lake, WA Suburb Comparison
Bibra Lake for retirees; North Lake for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bibra LakeNorth Lake
Crime rate
Bibra Lake
53.7 / 1k
North Lake
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bibra Lake
140
North Lake
30
Population
Bibra Lake
5,892
North Lake
1,299
Metric leadBibra Lake 6North Lake 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBibra Lake
- Best for familiesNorth Lake
- Best for best valueNorth Lake
- Best for best schoolsNorth Lake
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 | Bibra Lake | North Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 4 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 30 |
| Green cover | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| Population | 5,892 | 1,299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Bibra Lake tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while North Lake stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Lake, while Bibra Lake 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.