Overall score
Kwinana Town Centre
45.6/100
Medina
33.2/100
Kwinana Town Centre for retirees and value; Medina for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kwinana Town Centre
45.6/100
Medina
33.2/100
Crime rate
Kwinana Town Centre
59.7 / 1k
Medina
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kwinana Town Centre
73
Medina
39
Population
Kwinana Town Centre
567
Medina
2,260
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 | Kwinana Town Centre | Medina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 19 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 39 |
| Green cover | 21.0% | 9.8% |
| Population | 567 | 2,260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Kwinana Town Centre is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Medina is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Kwinana Town Centre sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Medina is further out with more breathing room.
Kwinana Town Centre pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Medina is the better pick for public transport access and a larger local community.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kwinana Town Centre, while Medina 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.