Overall score
Golden Bay
34.7/100
Secret Harbour
46.2/100
Golden Bay vs Secret Harbour, WA Suburb Comparison
Golden Bay for families; Secret Harbour for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BaySecret Harbour
Crime rate
Golden Bay
59.7 / 1k
Secret Harbour
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Bay
159
Secret Harbour
194
Population
Golden Bay
5,681
Secret Harbour
12,474
Metric leadGolden Bay 1Secret Harbour 83 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 retireesSecret Harbour
- Best for familiesGolden Bay
- Best for best valueSecret Harbour
- Best for best schoolsSecret Harbour
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 | 34.7/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 56 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 194 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| 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, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Golden Bay if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Secret Harbour for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.