Overall score
Fannie Bay
62.1/100
Parap
57.9/100
Fannie Bay for retirees and value; Parap for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fannie Bay
62.1/100
Parap
57.9/100
Nearby amenities
Fannie Bay
157
Parap
181
Population
Fannie Bay
2,875
Parap
2,819
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fannie Bay | Parap |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 13 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 181 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 4.8% |
| Population | 2,875 | 2,819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Fannie Bay reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Parap is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Fannie Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Parap stands out for nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Fannie Bay, while Parap remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.