Overall score
Bickley
45.9/100
Pickering Brook
52.7/100
Bickley vs Pickering Brook, WA suburb comparison
Bickley for retirees and families; 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
13957.5 / 1k
Pickering Brook
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bickley
4
Pickering Brook
0
Population
Bickley
713
Pickering Brook
579
Metric leadBickley 6Pickering Brook 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBickley
- 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 | 45.9/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 13957.5 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Population | 713 | 579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bickley is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, 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 a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Pickering Brook is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Bickley suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pickering Brook is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.