Overall score
Bluff Point
36.3/100
Glenfield
35.9/100
Bluff Point vs Glenfield, WA suburb comparison
Bluff Point for families and schools; Glenfield for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bluff PointGlenfield
Crime rate
Bluff Point
5309.5 / 1k
Glenfield
6462.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bluff Point
4
Glenfield
1
Population
Bluff Point
1,381
Glenfield
1,009
Metric leadBluff Point 8Glenfield 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenfield
- Best for familiesBluff Point
- Best for beach lifestyleGlenfield
- Best for investmentGlenfield
- Best for best valueGlenfield
- Best for best schoolsBluff Point
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 | Glenfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5309.5 / 1k | 6462.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 1 |
| Population | 1,381 | 1,009 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bluff Point is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Glenfield is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Glenfield is shaped by the coast, Bluff Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bluff Point is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Glenfield answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Bluff Point sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Glenfield.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Glenfield, while Bluff Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.