Maddington vs Southern River, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maddington | Southern River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 47 |
| Walkability | 46.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 174 |
| Population | 12,419 | 12,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaddington
- Best for familiesMaddington
- Best for investmentSouthern River
- Best for best valueSouthern River
- Best for best schoolsSouthern River
Comparison summary
Maddington and Southern River offer different strengths across official suburb data. Southern River leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Southern River; Housing (desirability) favours Southern River; Schools & preschools favours Maddington. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maddington, Families → Maddington, Investment → Southern River, Best value → Southern River.