Overall score
Carmel
51.0/100
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Carmel vs Lesmurdie, WA Suburb Comparison
Carmel for value; Lesmurdie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarmelLesmurdie
Crime rate
Carmel
43.1 / 1k
Lesmurdie
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carmel
35
Lesmurdie
202
Population
Carmel
754
Lesmurdie
8,413
Metric leadCarmel 1Lesmurdie 73 tiedacross 11 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 | Carmel | Lesmurdie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | — | 66 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 202 |
| Green cover | 56.1% | 34.7% |
| Population | 754 | 8,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Carmel is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Lesmurdie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Carmel sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Lesmurdie is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Carmel is stronger for housing affordability; Lesmurdie answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Carmel, while Lesmurdie 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.