Overall score
Churchlands
61.7/100
Osborne Park
54.6/100
Churchlands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Churchlands
61.7/100
Osborne Park
54.6/100
Crime rate
Churchlands
47.4 / 1k
Osborne Park
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Churchlands
141
Osborne Park
298
Population
Churchlands
3,638
Osborne Park
4,463
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 | Churchlands | Osborne Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 71 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 298 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 3,638 | 4,463 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Churchlands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Osborne Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Churchlands is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Osborne Park answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Churchlands, while Osborne Park 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.