Overall score
Butler
52.4/100
Eglinton
40.9/100
Butler vs Eglinton, WA Suburb Comparison
Butler for retirees and investment; Eglinton for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButlerEglinton
Crime rate
Butler
34.4 / 1k
Eglinton
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Butler
271
Eglinton
69
Population
Butler
13,473
Eglinton
3,705
Metric leadButler 8Eglinton 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 | Butler | Eglinton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 22 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 271 | 69 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 4.8% |
| Population | 13,473 | 3,705 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Butler is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Eglinton is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Eglinton is shaped by the coast, Butler offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Butler pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Eglinton is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Butler if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Eglinton for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.