Overall score
Kealy
34.9/100
Metricup
39.8/100
Kealy for families and beach lifestyle; Metricup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kealy
34.9/100
Metricup
39.8/100
Crime rate
Kealy
48.2 / 1k
Metricup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kealy
5
Metricup
7
Population
Kealy
1,119
Metricup
263
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 | Kealy | Metricup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 26.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 12.6% |
| Population | 1,119 | 263 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Kealy is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Metricup is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Where Kealy is shaped by the coast, Metricup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Kealy is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Metricup answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Kealy if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Metricup for retirees and families.
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.