Overall score
Brabham
49.4/100
Dayton
50.0/100
Brabham vs Dayton, WA Suburb Comparison
Brabham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrabhamDayton
Crime rate
Brabham
43.1 / 1k
Dayton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brabham
132
Dayton
150
Population
Brabham
8,665
Dayton
5,507
Metric leadBrabham 5Dayton 43 tiedacross 12 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 | Brabham | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 150 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Population | 8,665 | 5,507 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brabham is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Dayton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Brabham is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Dayton answers with schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dayton, while Brabham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.