Overall score
Bluff Point
48.2/100
Drummond Cove
37.5/100
Bluff Point vs Drummond Cove, WA Suburb Comparison
Bluff Point for retirees and investment; Drummond Cove for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bluff PointDrummond Cove
Crime rate
Bluff Point
132.8 / 1k
Drummond Cove
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bluff Point
47
Drummond Cove
26
Population
Bluff Point
1,381
Drummond Cove
1,605
Metric leadBluff Point 5Drummond Cove 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBluff Point
- Best for familiesDrummond Cove
- Best for beach lifestyleDrummond Cove
- Best for investmentBluff Point
- Best for best valueDrummond Cove
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 | Bluff Point | Drummond Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 20 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 26 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Population | 1,381 | 1,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bluff Point is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Drummond Cove is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Drummond Cove leans into coastal living, while Bluff Point feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Bluff Point is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Drummond Cove answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability. Bluff Point generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Drummond Cove leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Bluff Point if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Drummond Cove for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.