Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Walliston
58.5/100
Walliston for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Walliston
58.5/100
Crime rate
Bickley
43.1 / 1k
Walliston
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bickley
12
Walliston
60
Population
Bickley
713
Walliston
1,016
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 | Walliston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 60 |
| Green cover | 46.0% | 37.7% |
| Population | 713 | 1,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Bickley reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Walliston is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Bickley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Walliston is in a middle-ring position.
Bickley tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Walliston stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bickley, while Walliston 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.