Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Pickering Brook
46.1/100
Bickley vs Pickering Brook, WA Suburb Comparison
Bickley for families and schools; Pickering Brook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BickleyPickering Brook
Crime rate
Bickley
43.1 / 1k
Pickering Brook
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bickley
12
Pickering Brook
6
Population
Bickley
713
Pickering Brook
579
Metric leadBickley 6Pickering Brook 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBickley
- Best for investmentPickering Brook
- Best for best valuePickering Brook
- Best for best schoolsBickley
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 | Bickley | Pickering Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 6 |
| Green cover | 46.0% | 91.0% |
| Population | 713 | 579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bickley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Pickering Brook is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pickering Brook sits among greener hillside streets, while Bickley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bickley pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Pickering Brook is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Bickley suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pickering Brook is the stronger match for 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.