Overall score
Edgewater
62.3/100
Heathridge
58.8/100
Edgewater vs Heathridge, WA suburb comparison
Edgewater for retirees; Heathridge for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EdgewaterHeathridge
Crime rate
Edgewater
1989.6 / 1k
Heathridge
1382.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edgewater
102
Heathridge
55
Population
Edgewater
4,657
Heathridge
6,898
Metric leadEdgewater 5Heathridge 41 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 retireesEdgewater
- Best for familiesHeathridge
- Best for best schoolsHeathridge
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 | 62.3/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1989.6 / 1k | 1382.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 44 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 55 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Heathridge is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Edgewater, while Heathridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.