Overall score
Cape Burney
37.6/100
Greenough
31.5/100
Cape Burney for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cape Burney
37.6/100
Greenough
31.5/100
Crime rate
Cape Burney
132.8 / 1k
Greenough
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Burney
13
Greenough
2
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 | 37.6/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.4/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Greenough stands out for a country-town feel and recognised heritage character.
Cape Burney suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Greenough is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.