Overall score
Kardinya
54.1/100
Murdoch
59.5/100
Kardinya vs Murdoch, WA Suburb Comparison
Kardinya for families and investment; Murdoch for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KardinyaMurdoch
Crime rate
Kardinya
55.3 / 1k
Murdoch
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kardinya
156
Murdoch
377
Population
Kardinya
9,137
Murdoch
3,352
Metric leadKardinya 4Murdoch 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kardinya | Murdoch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.2/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 47 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 377 |
| Green cover | 9.9% | 18.1% |
| Population | 9,137 | 3,352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Kardinya reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Murdoch is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kardinya tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability, while Murdoch stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kardinya, while Murdoch 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.