Overall score
Glenfield
35.9/100
Sunset Beach
39.6/100
Glenfield vs Sunset Beach, WA suburb comparison
Glenfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenfieldSunset Beach
Crime rate
Glenfield
6462.9 / 1k
Sunset Beach
4181.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenfield
1
Sunset Beach
2
Population
Glenfield
1,009
Sunset Beach
1,558
Metric leadGlenfield 2Sunset Beach 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Glenfield | Sunset Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6462.9 / 1k | 4181.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 21 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 1,009 | 1,558 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenfield is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Sunset Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Glenfield is shaped by the coast, Sunset Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Glenfield is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Sunset Beach answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Glenfield sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Sunset Beach.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Glenfield the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sunset Beach.