Overall score
Butler
52.4/100
Ridgewood
41.2/100
Butler vs Ridgewood, WA Suburb Comparison
Butler for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButlerRidgewood
Crime rate
Butler
34.4 / 1k
Ridgewood
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Butler
271
Ridgewood
41
Population
Butler
13,473
Ridgewood
4,623
Metric leadButler 9Ridgewood 03 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 | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 16 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 271 | 41 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| Population | 13,473 | 4,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Butler is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Ridgewood is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Ridgewood sits among greener hillside streets, while Butler keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Butler pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Ridgewood is the better pick for a hub for schools and preschools, plus a strongly multicultural community.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Butler, while Ridgewood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.