Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Bickley for families and investment; Lesmurdie for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Crime rate
Bickley
43.1 / 1k
Lesmurdie
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bickley
12
Lesmurdie
202
Population
Bickley
713
Lesmurdie
8,413
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 | Bickley | Lesmurdie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 33 |
| Public transport stops | — | 66 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 202 |
| Green cover | 46.0% | 34.7% |
| Population | 713 | 8,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Bickley reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Lesmurdie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bickley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Lesmurdie is in a middle-ring position.
Bickley pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lesmurdie is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bickley, while Lesmurdie 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.