Overall score
Champion Lakes
35.2/100
Kelmscott
55.1/100
Champion Lakes vs Kelmscott, WA suburb comparison
Champion Lakes for investment and value; Kelmscott for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Champion LakesKelmscott
Crime rate
Champion Lakes
8697.7 / 1k
Kelmscott
1179.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Champion Lakes
45
Kelmscott
127
Population
Champion Lakes
1,355
Kelmscott
10,575
Metric leadChampion Lakes 2Kelmscott 8across 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 familiesKelmscott
- Best for investmentChampion Lakes
- Best for best valueChampion Lakes
- Best for best schoolsKelmscott
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 | Champion Lakes | Kelmscott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 27.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 8697.7 / 1k | 1179.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 97 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 127 |
| Population | 1,355 | 10,575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Champion Lakes is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Kelmscott is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Champion Lakes is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Kelmscott answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Champion Lakes sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Kelmscott.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Champion Lakes the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kelmscott.