Overall score
Boya
44.8/100
Midvale
39.6/100
Boya vs Midvale, WA Suburb Comparison
Boya for retirees and investment; Midvale for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoyaMidvale
Crime rate
Boya
43.1 / 1k
Midvale
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boya
18
Midvale
117
Population
Boya
669
Midvale
2,283
Metric leadBoya 4Midvale 52 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 | Boya | Midvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 15 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 117 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 1.1% |
| Population | 669 | 2,283 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boya is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Midvale is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Boya tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Midvale stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Boya if you are weighing retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Midvale for families.
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.