Overall score
Erskine
35.9/100
Falcon
42.8/100
Erskine vs Falcon, WA suburb comparison
Erskine for families and schools; Falcon for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ErskineFalcon
Crime rate
Erskine
2578.4 / 1k
Falcon
2533.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Erskine
42
Falcon
54
Population
Erskine
5,429
Falcon
5,531
Metric leadErskine 1Falcon 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Erskine is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Falcon is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Falcon is shaped by the coast, Erskine offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Erskine pulls ahead on relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, whereas Falcon is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Falcon, while Erskine remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.