Overall score
Greenfields
52.0/100
Mandurah
53.4/100
Greenfields for families and schools; Mandurah for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenfields
52.0/100
Mandurah
53.4/100
Crime rate
Greenfields
1432.5 / 1k
Mandurah
1585.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenfields
85
Mandurah
209
Population
Greenfields
9,869
Mandurah
8,804
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Greenfields | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.1/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1432.5 / 1k | 1585.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 94 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 209 |
| Population | 9,869 | 8,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Greenfields is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Mandurah leans into coastal living, while Greenfields feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Greenfields is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Mandurah answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Mandurah, while Greenfields remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.