Overall score
Busselton
55.9/100
Geographe
35.7/100
Busselton vs Geographe, WA Suburb Comparison
Busselton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusseltonGeographe
Crime rate
Busselton
49.7 / 1k
Geographe
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busselton
160
Geographe
22
Population
Busselton
1,838
Geographe
3,622
Metric leadBusselton 8Geographe 22 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 | Busselton | Geographe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 24 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 22 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Population | 1,838 | 3,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Geographe is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Busselton pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Geographe is the better pick for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Busselton the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Geographe.
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.