Overall score
Edgewater
58.5/100
Heathridge
50.1/100
Edgewater vs Heathridge, WA Suburb Comparison
Edgewater for retirees and families; Heathridge for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EdgewaterHeathridge
Crime rate
Edgewater
32.4 / 1k
Heathridge
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edgewater
170
Heathridge
98
Population
Edgewater
4,657
Heathridge
6,898
Metric leadEdgewater 5Heathridge 52 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 retireesEdgewater
- Best for familiesEdgewater
- Best for investmentHeathridge
- Best for best valueEdgewater
- Best for best schoolsEdgewater
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 | Edgewater | Heathridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 71.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 44 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 170 | 98 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Population | 4,657 | 6,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Edgewater is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Heathridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Heathridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Edgewater keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Edgewater pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Heathridge is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Edgewater suits retirees more clearly, whereas Heathridge is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.