Fremantle vs Scarborough, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fremantle | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.6/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 68 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 930 | 213 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 9,251 | 17,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesScarborough
- Best for familiesScarborough
- Best for beach lifestyleFremantle
- Best for best schoolsFremantle
Comparison summary
Fremantle and Scarborough (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fremantle leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fremantle; Housing (desirability) favours Scarborough (WA); Schools & preschools favours Fremantle. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Scarborough (WA), Families → Scarborough (WA), Beach lifestyle → Fremantle, Best schools → Fremantle.