Overall score
Doubleview
58.4/100
Scarborough
65.9/100
Doubleview vs Scarborough, WA suburb comparison
Doubleview for families and schools; Scarborough for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoubleviewScarborough
Crime rate
Doubleview
1153.7 / 1k
Scarborough
578.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doubleview
60
Scarborough
213
Population
Doubleview
9,205
Scarborough
17,605
Metric leadDoubleview 2Scarborough 71 tiedacross 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 familiesDoubleview
- Best for beach lifestyleScarborough
- Best for investmentScarborough
- Best for best valueScarborough
- Best for best schoolsDoubleview
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 | Doubleview | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 1153.7 / 1k | 578.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 68 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 213 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 9,205 | 17,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Doubleview is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Scarborough is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Scarborough leans into coastal living, while Doubleview feels more inland and suburban in character.
Doubleview pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Scarborough is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Doubleview suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Scarborough is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.