Overall score
Boondall
69.4/100
Deagon
58.7/100
Boondall for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boondall
69.4/100
Deagon
58.7/100
Crime rate
Boondall
35.6 / 1k
Deagon
29.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boondall
225
Deagon
85
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.
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 and schools and education options, whereas Deagon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Boondall sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Deagon.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Boondall, while Deagon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.