Overall score
Boya
44.8/100
Swan View
50.5/100
Boya vs Swan View, WA Suburb Comparison
Boya for retirees and schools; Swan View for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoyaSwan View
Crime rate
Boya
43.1 / 1k
Swan View
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boya
18
Swan View
231
Population
Boya
669
Swan View
7,889
Metric leadBoya 2Swan View 72 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 | Swan View |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 77 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 231 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Population | 669 | 7,889 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Boya is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Swan View is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Boya pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Swan View is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Boya the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Swan View.
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.