Overall score
Castletown
42.2/100
Esperance
55.5/100
Esperance for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Castletown
42.2/100
Esperance
55.5/100
Crime rate
Castletown
138.6 / 1k
Esperance
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castletown
41
Esperance
160
Population
Castletown
3,968
Esperance
2,080
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 | Castletown | Esperance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 33 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 160 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| Population | 3,968 | 2,080 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Castletown reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Esperance is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Castletown tends to lead on housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Esperance stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Castletown sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Esperance.
Retirees and investors may find Castletown the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Esperance.
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.