Overall score
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Walliston
58.5/100
Lesmurdie for retirees; Walliston for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lesmurdie
62.2/100
Walliston
58.5/100
Crime rate
Lesmurdie
43.1 / 1k
Walliston
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lesmurdie
202
Walliston
60
Population
Lesmurdie
8,413
Walliston
1,016
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 | Walliston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 15 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 202 | 60 |
| Green cover | 34.7% | 37.7% |
| Population | 8,413 | 1,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Lesmurdie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Walliston is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Lesmurdie tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Walliston stands out for housing affordability.
Lesmurdie suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Walliston is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.