Overall score
Glen Forrest
52.3/100
Mahogany Creek
46.1/100
Glen Forrest vs Mahogany Creek, WA Suburb Comparison
Glen Forrest for families and investment; Mahogany Creek for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen ForrestMahogany Creek
Crime rate
Glen Forrest
43.1 / 1k
Mahogany Creek
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Forrest
55
Mahogany Creek
13
Population
Glen Forrest
2,789
Mahogany Creek
829
Metric leadGlen Forrest 7Mahogany Creek 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMahogany Creek
- Best for familiesGlen Forrest
- Best for investmentGlen Forrest
- Best for best valueMahogany Creek
- Best for best schoolsGlen Forrest
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 | Glen Forrest | Mahogany Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 15 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 13 |
| Green cover | 62.3% | 70.3% |
| Population | 2,789 | 829 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glen Forrest is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mahogany Creek is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Glen Forrest sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mahogany Creek is further out with more breathing room.
Glen Forrest tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Mahogany Creek stands out for housing affordability. Glen Forrest generally means more sought-after housing, while Mahogany Creek leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Glen Forrest the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mahogany Creek.
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.