Overall score
Carmel
51.0/100
Walliston
58.5/100
Carmel vs Walliston, WA Suburb Comparison
Carmel for retirees; Walliston for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarmelWalliston
Crime rate
Carmel
43.1 / 1k
Walliston
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carmel
35
Walliston
60
Population
Carmel
754
Walliston
1,016
Metric leadCarmel 2Walliston 63 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 | Walliston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 60 |
| Green cover | 56.1% | 37.7% |
| Population | 754 | 1,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carmel is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Walliston is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Carmel sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Walliston is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Carmel is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Walliston answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carmel, while Walliston 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.