Overall score
Herne Hill
35.8/100
West Swan
51.6/100
Herne Hill vs West Swan, WA suburb comparison
Herne Hill for retirees; West Swan for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Herne HillWest Swan
Crime rate
Herne Hill
5931.2 / 1k
West Swan
11677.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herne Hill
41
West Swan
33
Population
Herne Hill
1,542
West Swan
786
Metric leadHerne Hill 5West Swan 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHerne Hill
- Best for familiesWest Swan
- Best for investmentWest Swan
- Best for best valueWest Swan
- Best for best schoolsWest Swan
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 | Herne Hill | West Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5931.2 / 1k | 11677.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 19 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 33 |
| Population | 1,542 | 786 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Herne Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and West Swan is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Herne Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas West Swan is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose Herne Hill if you are weighing retirees; lean toward West Swan for families and investors.