Falcon vs Mandurah, WA suburb comparison

Falcon for retirees; Mandurah for beach lifestyle and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

FalconMandurah

Overall score

Falcon

42.8/100

Mandurah

53.4/100

Crime rate

Falcon

2533.0 / 1k

Mandurah

1585.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Falcon

54

Mandurah

209

Population

Falcon

5,531

Mandurah

8,804

Metric leadFalcon 2Mandurah 8across 10 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.

CategoryFalconMandurah
Overall score42.8/10053.4/100
Housing (desirability)26.4/10033.9/100
Crime rate2533.0 / 1k1585.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools14
Parks & reserves53
Public transport stops4894
Walkability59.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities54209
Population5,5318,804
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Falcon is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.

On the data, Falcon is stronger for parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mandurah answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Retirees and families may find Falcon the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Mandurah.

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