Overall score
Cape Burney
34.6/100
Greenough
28.1/100
Cape Burney for investment and value; Greenough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cape Burney
34.6/100
Greenough
28.1/100
Crime rate
Cape Burney
12600.0 / 1k
Greenough
21118.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Burney
4
Greenough
0
Population
Cape Burney
538
Greenough
344
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cape Burney | Greenough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12600.0 / 1k | 21118.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Population | 538 | 344 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Cape Burney reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Greenough is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Cape Burney tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Greenough stands out for overall desirability.
Cape Burney suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Greenough is the stronger match for retirees and families.