Overall score
Bullsbrook
53.1/100
Upper Swan
41.9/100
Bullsbrook vs Upper Swan, WA suburb comparison
Bullsbrook for investment and value; Upper Swan for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BullsbrookUpper Swan
Crime rate
Bullsbrook
1480.9 / 1k
Upper Swan
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bullsbrook
31
Upper Swan
4
Population
Bullsbrook
5,605
Upper Swan
549
Metric leadBullsbrook 7Upper Swan 11 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesUpper Swan
- Best for investmentBullsbrook
- 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 | 53.1/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1480.9 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 22 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| 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 well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Bullsbrook sits among greener hillside streets, while Upper Swan keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bullsbrook pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, 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 retirees and families.