Overall score
Castletown
42.2/100
Myrup
31.9/100
Castletown vs Myrup, WA Suburb Comparison
Castletown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastletownMyrup
Crime rate
Castletown
138.6 / 1k
Myrup
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castletown
41
Myrup
3
Population
Castletown
3,968
Myrup
518
Metric leadCastletown 7Myrup 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastletown
- Best for familiesCastletown
- Best for investmentCastletown
- Best for best valueCastletown
- Best for best schoolsCastletown
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 | Castletown | Myrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | — |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 3 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Population | 3,968 | 518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Castletown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Myrup is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Castletown is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Myrup answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Castletown, while Myrup 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.