Overall score
Bullsbrook
41.5/100
Upper Swan
48.7/100
Bullsbrook vs Upper Swan, WA Suburb Comparison
Bullsbrook for retirees and value; Upper Swan for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BullsbrookUpper Swan
Crime rate
Bullsbrook
43.1 / 1k
Upper Swan
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bullsbrook
92
Upper Swan
17
Population
Bullsbrook
5,605
Upper Swan
549
Metric leadBullsbrook 4Upper Swan 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBullsbrook
- Best for familiesUpper Swan
- Best for investmentUpper Swan
- Best for best valueBullsbrook
- Best for best schoolsUpper Swan
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 | Bullsbrook | Upper Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 22 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 13.9% |
| Population | 5,605 | 549 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bullsbrook is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Upper Swan is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Bullsbrook sits among greener hillside streets, while Upper Swan keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bullsbrook pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Upper Swan is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Bullsbrook suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Swan is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.