Overall score
Dawesville
41.9/100
Herron
28.2/100
Dawesville vs Herron, WA Suburb Comparison
Dawesville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesvilleHerron
Crime rate
Dawesville
59.7 / 1k
Herron
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesville
133
Herron
2
Population
Dawesville
7,143
Herron
438
Metric leadDawesville 6Herron 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDawesville
- Best for familiesDawesville
- Best for beach lifestyleDawesville
- Best for best valueDawesville
- Best for best schoolsDawesville
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 | Dawesville | Herron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 2 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,143 | 438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dawesville is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Herron is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Dawesville is shaped by the coast, Herron offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dawesville pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Herron is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Dawesville the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Herron.
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.