Overall score
Caversham
49.4/100
South Guildford
49.3/100
Caversham vs South Guildford, WA Suburb Comparison
Caversham for families and investment; South Guildford for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CavershamSouth Guildford
Crime rate
Caversham
43.1 / 1k
South Guildford
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caversham
191
South Guildford
81
Population
Caversham
7,419
South Guildford
3,781
Metric leadCaversham 6South Guildford 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Guildford
- Best for familiesCaversham
- Best for investmentCaversham
- Best for best valueCaversham
- Best for best schoolsSouth Guildford
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 | Caversham | South Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 40 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 81 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 27.0% |
| Population | 7,419 | 3,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Caversham is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while South Guildford is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Caversham is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; South Guildford answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Caversham suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Guildford is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.