Overall score
Heathridge
50.1/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Heathridge vs Ocean Reef, WA Suburb Comparison
Heathridge for investment; Ocean Reef for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathridgeOcean Reef
Crime rate
Heathridge
32.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathridge
98
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Heathridge
6,898
Ocean Reef
8,125
Metric leadHeathridge 5Ocean Reef 52 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 retireesOcean Reef
- Best for beach lifestyleOcean Reef
- Best for investmentHeathridge
- Best for best valueOcean Reef
- Best for best schoolsOcean Reef
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 | Heathridge | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 41 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 108 |
| Green cover | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,898 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Heathridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Ocean Reef is shaped by the coast, Heathridge offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Heathridge pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Ocean Reef is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, while Heathridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.