Golden Bay vs Port Kennedy, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Bay | Port Kennedy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 89.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 57 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 165 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 5,681 | 13,477 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPort Kennedy
- Best for beach lifestylePort Kennedy
- Best for investmentPort Kennedy
- Best for best valuePort Kennedy
- Best for best schoolsPort Kennedy
Comparison summary
Golden Bay and Port Kennedy offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Kennedy leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Kennedy; Housing (desirability) favours Port Kennedy; Schools & preschools favours Port Kennedy. Quick verdicts: Families → Port Kennedy, Beach lifestyle → Port Kennedy, Investment → Port Kennedy, Best value → Port Kennedy.