Overall score
Forrestfield
56.4/100
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Lesmurdie for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Forrestfield
56.4/100
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Crime rate
Forrestfield
43.1 / 1k
Lesmurdie
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forrestfield
509
Lesmurdie
202
Population
Forrestfield
13,181
Lesmurdie
8,413
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 | Forrestfield | Lesmurdie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 66 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 509 | 202 |
| Green cover | 29.3% | 34.7% |
| Population | 13,181 | 8,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Forrestfield reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Lesmurdie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Forrestfield is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Lesmurdie answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Forrestfield the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Lesmurdie.
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.