Burnside vs Margaret River, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burnside | Margaret River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.7/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 309 | 8,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBurnside
- Best for familiesMargaret River
- Best for beach lifestyleBurnside
- Best for best valueMargaret River
- Best for best schoolsMargaret River
Comparison summary
Burnside (WA) and Margaret River (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Burnside (WA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Margaret River (WA); Housing (desirability) favours Burnside (WA); Walkability favours Margaret River (WA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burnside (WA), Families → Margaret River (WA), Beach lifestyle → Burnside (WA), Best value → Margaret River (WA).