Overall score
Bicton
61.8/100
Myaree
59.7/100
Bicton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bicton
61.8/100
Myaree
59.7/100
Crime rate
Bicton
53.7 / 1k
Myaree
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bicton
720
Myaree
158
Population
Bicton
6,961
Myaree
2,105
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 | Bicton | Myaree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 18 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 97.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 720 | 158 |
| Green cover | 18.9% | 5.6% |
| Population | 6,961 | 2,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Bicton reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Myaree is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Bicton tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Myaree stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Bicton if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Myaree for investors.
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.