Overall score
Brabham
49.4/100
West Swan
42.2/100
Brabham vs West Swan, WA Suburb Comparison
Brabham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrabhamWest Swan
Crime rate
Brabham
43.1 / 1k
West Swan
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brabham
132
West Swan
53
Population
Brabham
8,665
West Swan
786
Metric leadBrabham 8West Swan 03 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 | Brabham | West Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | — |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 53 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 8,665 | 786 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brabham is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West Swan is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Brabham is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; West Swan answers with an emerging neighbourhood and improving crime trends.
Retirees and value-focused buyers may find Brabham the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer West Swan.
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.