Overall score
Boya
44.8/100
Glen Forrest
52.3/100
Boya vs Glen Forrest, WA Suburb Comparison
Glen Forrest for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoyaGlen Forrest
Crime rate
Boya
43.1 / 1k
Glen Forrest
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boya
18
Glen Forrest
55
Population
Boya
669
Glen Forrest
2,789
Metric leadBoya 2Glen Forrest 63 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesGlen Forrest
- Best for investmentGlen Forrest
- Best for best valueGlen Forrest
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 | Boya | Glen Forrest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 35 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 55 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 62.3% |
| Population | 669 | 2,789 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Boya is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Glen Forrest is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Boya tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Glen Forrest stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Boya the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Glen Forrest.
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.