Overall score
Bindoon
34.6/100
Muchea
31.4/100
Bindoon for retirees and schools; Muchea for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bindoon
34.6/100
Muchea
31.4/100
Crime rate
Bindoon
50.5 / 1k
Muchea
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bindoon
5
Muchea
2
Population
Bindoon
1,215
Muchea
921
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 | Bindoon | Muchea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 2 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,215 | 921 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Bindoon reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Muchea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bindoon sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Muchea is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Bindoon is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Muchea answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Bindoon suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Muchea 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.