Overall score
Falcon
42.1/100
Mandurah
42.2/100
Falcon vs Mandurah, WA Suburb Comparison
Falcon for families and schools; Mandurah for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FalconMandurah
Crime rate
Falcon
61.4 / 1k
Mandurah
61.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Falcon
91
Mandurah
346
Population
Falcon
5,531
Mandurah
8,804
Metric leadFalcon 3Mandurah 72 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Falcon | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.4 / 1k | 61.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 94 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 346 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Population | 5,531 | 8,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
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, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mandurah answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Falcon the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mandurah.
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.