Overall score
Darch
50.5/100
Girrawheen
46.2/100
Darch vs Girrawheen, WA Suburb Comparison
Darch for families and investment; Girrawheen for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarchGirrawheen
Crime rate
Darch
32.4 / 1k
Girrawheen
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darch
300
Girrawheen
124
Population
Darch
7,347
Girrawheen
8,897
Metric leadDarch 4Girrawheen 62 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 retireesGirrawheen
- Best for familiesDarch
- Best for investmentDarch
- Best for best valueDarch
- Best for best schoolsDarch
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 | Darch | Girrawheen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 54 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 300 | 124 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| Population | 7,347 | 8,897 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Darch is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Girrawheen is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Darch is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Girrawheen answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Darch, while Girrawheen 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.