Overall score
Bulgarra
24.8/100
Nickol
33.7/100
Bulgarra vs Nickol, WA Suburb Comparison
Bulgarra for investment; Nickol for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BulgarraNickol
Crime rate
Bulgarra
105.5 / 1k
Nickol
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
18
Nickol
31
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Nickol
4,938
Metric leadBulgarra 1Nickol 92 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 | Bulgarra | Nickol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.8/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 17.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 31 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Population | 2,990 | 4,938 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bulgarra is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Nickol is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bulgarra tends to lead on rapid growth and new development, plus improving crime trends, while Nickol stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nickol, while Bulgarra 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.