Overall score
Henley Brook
49.8/100
West Swan
51.6/100
Henley Brook for retirees; West Swan for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Henley Brook
49.8/100
West Swan
51.6/100
Crime rate
Henley Brook
2093.2 / 1k
West Swan
11677.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Henley Brook
89
West Swan
33
Population
Henley Brook
2,500
West Swan
786
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 | Henley Brook | West Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2093.2 / 1k | 11677.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 19 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 33 |
| Population | 2,500 | 786 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Henley Brook reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; West Swan is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Henley Brook pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas West Swan is the better pick for housing affordability.
Henley Brook suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas West Swan is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.