Overall score
Langford
37.5/100
Maddington
39.8/100
Langford vs Maddington, WA Suburb Comparison
Langford for families and schools; Maddington for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LangfordMaddington
Crime rate
Langford
73.0 / 1k
Maddington
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Langford
103
Maddington
274
Population
Langford
5,505
Maddington
12,419
Metric leadLangford 1Maddington 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaddington
- Best for familiesLangford
- Best for best valueMaddington
- Best for best schoolsLangford
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 | Langford | Maddington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 95 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 274 |
| Green cover | 17.1% | 8.2% |
| Population | 5,505 | 12,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Langford is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Maddington is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Langford tends to lead on excellent public transport, plus rapid growth and new development, while Maddington stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Langford the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Maddington.
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.