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Geraldton vs West End, WA suburb comparison

Geraldton for retirees and families; West End for investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GeraldtonWest End

Overall score

Geraldton

56.5/100

West End

37.4/100

Crime rate

Geraldton

2206.3 / 1k

West End

13557.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Geraldton

112

West End

7

Population

Geraldton

3,246

West End

536

Metric leadGeraldton 9West End 1across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGeraldtonWest End
Overall score56.5/10037.4/100
Housing (desirability)28.2/10046.5/100
Crime rate2206.3 / 1k13557.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools113
Parks & reserves74
Public transport stops376
Walkability100.0/1009.0/100
Nearby amenities1127
Population3,246536
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Geraldton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and West End is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

On the data, Geraldton is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; West End answers with housing affordability.

Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Geraldton the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer West End.

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