Overall score
Boondall
55.7/100
Deagon
58.5/100
Boondall for retirees and value; Deagon for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boondall
55.7/100
Deagon
58.5/100
Crime rate
Boondall
59.3 / 1k
Deagon
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boondall
231
Deagon
89
Population
Boondall
9,603
Deagon
3,773
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 | Boondall | Deagon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 27 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 231 | 89 |
| Green cover | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Population | 9,603 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Boondall reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Deagon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Boondall pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Deagon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, plus schools and education options. On housing, Boondall sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Deagon.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Boondall, while Deagon 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.