Overall score
Bovell
35.1/100
Busselton
55.9/100
Bovell vs Busselton, WA Suburb Comparison
Bovell for value; Busselton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BovellBusselton
Crime rate
Bovell
48.2 / 1k
Busselton
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bovell
1
Busselton
160
Population
Bovell
475
Busselton
1,838
Metric leadBovell 1Busselton 62 tiedacross 9 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 | Bovell | Busselton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 34 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 160 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Population | 475 | 1,838 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bovell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bovell tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Busselton stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Bovell suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Busselton is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.