Overall score
Jane Brook
39.9/100
Middle Swan
40.1/100
Jane Brook for investment and value; Middle Swan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jane Brook
39.9/100
Middle Swan
40.1/100
Crime rate
Jane Brook
43.1 / 1k
Middle Swan
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jane Brook
18
Middle Swan
101
Population
Jane Brook
3,670
Middle Swan
2,852
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 | Jane Brook | Middle Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 48 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 101 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 0.3% |
| Population | 3,670 | 2,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Jane Brook is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Middle Swan is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Jane Brook is stronger for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Middle Swan answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Jane Brook suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Middle Swan is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.