Overall score
Girrawheen
46.2/100
Madeley
54.5/100
Girrawheen vs Madeley, WA Suburb Comparison
Girrawheen for retirees; Madeley for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GirrawheenMadeley
Crime rate
Girrawheen
32.4 / 1k
Madeley
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Girrawheen
124
Madeley
94
Population
Girrawheen
8,897
Madeley
6,805
Metric leadGirrawheen 7Madeley 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGirrawheen
- Best for familiesMadeley
- Best for investmentMadeley
- Best for best valueMadeley
- Best for best schoolsMadeley
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 | Girrawheen | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 33 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 94 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 1.0% |
| Population | 8,897 | 6,805 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Girrawheen is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Madeley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Girrawheen is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Madeley answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Madeley, while Girrawheen 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.