Overall score
Leeming
64.5/100
Murdoch
59.5/100
Leeming vs Murdoch, WA Suburb Comparison
Leeming for families and investment; Murdoch for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeemingMurdoch
Crime rate
Leeming
53.7 / 1k
Murdoch
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leeming
227
Murdoch
377
Population
Leeming
10,883
Murdoch
3,352
Metric leadLeeming 6Murdoch 42 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 | Leeming | Murdoch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.3/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 47 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 377 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 18.1% |
| Population | 10,883 | 3,352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Leeming is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Murdoch is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Leeming pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Murdoch is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Leeming, 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.