Overall score
Brunswick
29.5/100
Leschenault
41.5/100
Brunswick for schools; Leschenault for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brunswick
29.5/100
Leschenault
41.5/100
Crime rate
Brunswick
6162.3 / 1k
Leschenault
2281.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brunswick
0
Leschenault
3
Population
Brunswick
1,195
Leschenault
3,058
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brunswick | Leschenault |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.5/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 80.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6162.3 / 1k | 2281.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 1,195 | 3,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Brunswick reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Leschenault is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Leschenault is shaped by the coast, Brunswick offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Brunswick tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Leschenault stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Brunswick generally means more approachable housing costs, while Leschenault leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Brunswick if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Leschenault for retirees and families.