Overall score
Carmel
48.2/100
Pickering Brook
52.7/100
Carmel vs Pickering Brook, WA suburb comparison
Carmel for families and schools; Pickering Brook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarmelPickering Brook
Crime rate
Carmel
13203.5 / 1k
Pickering Brook
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carmel
13
Pickering Brook
0
Population
Carmel
754
Pickering Brook
579
Metric leadCarmel 6Pickering Brook 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCarmel
- Best for investmentPickering Brook
- Best for best valuePickering Brook
- Best for best schoolsCarmel
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 | Pickering Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 13203.5 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 0 |
| Population | 754 | 579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Carmel is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Pickering Brook is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pickering Brook sits among greener hillside streets, while Carmel keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Carmel is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Pickering Brook answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Carmel the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pickering Brook.