Overall score
Bushmead
31.2/100
Koongamia
32.6/100
Bushmead vs Koongamia, WA suburb comparison
Bushmead for retirees and investment; Koongamia for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BushmeadKoongamia
Crime rate
Bushmead
10947.9 / 1k
Koongamia
8650.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushmead
2
Koongamia
21
Population
Bushmead
677
Koongamia
985
Metric leadBushmead 2Koongamia 7across 9 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.
Comparison summary
Bushmead is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Koongamia is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Bushmead is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Koongamia answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Bushmead sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Koongamia.
Bushmead suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Koongamia is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.