Overall score
Lesmurdie
61.7/100
Pickering Brook
52.7/100
Lesmurdie for retirees and families; Pickering Brook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lesmurdie
61.7/100
Pickering Brook
52.7/100
Crime rate
Lesmurdie
1181.2 / 1k
Pickering Brook
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lesmurdie
127
Pickering Brook
0
Population
Lesmurdie
8,413
Pickering Brook
579
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 | Lesmurdie | Pickering Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1181.2 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | — |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 127 | 0 |
| Population | 8,413 | 579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Lesmurdie reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Pickering Brook is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pickering Brook sits among greener hillside streets, while Lesmurdie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Lesmurdie is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Pickering Brook answers with housing affordability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Lesmurdie the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pickering Brook.