Overall score
Boulder
39.9/100
South Boulder
27.2/100
Boulder vs South Boulder, WA Suburb Comparison
Boulder for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoulderSouth Boulder
Crime rate
Boulder
138.6 / 1k
South Boulder
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boulder
51
South Boulder
8
Population
Boulder
4,872
South Boulder
1,506
Metric leadBoulder 9South Boulder 02 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Boulder | South Boulder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 25.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 9 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 8 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 4,872 | 1,506 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boulder is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and South Boulder is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Boulder is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; South Boulder answers with housing affordability.
Boulder suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas South Boulder is the stronger match for investors.
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.