Overall score
Golden Bay
52.2/100
Secret Harbour
61.3/100
Golden Bay vs Secret Harbour, WA suburb comparison
Golden Bay for schools; Secret Harbour for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BaySecret Harbour
Crime rate
Golden Bay
2364.5 / 1k
Secret Harbour
1072.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Bay
98
Secret Harbour
125
Population
Golden Bay
5,681
Secret Harbour
12,474
Metric leadGolden Bay 1Secret Harbour 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSecret Harbour
- Best for investmentSecret Harbour
- Best for best valueSecret Harbour
- Best for best schoolsGolden Bay
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 | Golden Bay | Secret Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 89.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2364.5 / 1k | 1072.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 56 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 125 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 5,681 | 12,474 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Secret Harbour is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Golden Bay tends to lead on parks and reserves, while Secret Harbour stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Secret Harbour, while Golden Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.