Overall score
Maddington
39.8/100
Southern River
45.2/100
Maddington vs Southern River, WA Suburb Comparison
Maddington for retirees; Southern River for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaddingtonSouthern River
Crime rate
Maddington
60.1 / 1k
Southern River
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maddington
274
Southern River
225
Population
Maddington
12,419
Southern River
12,852
Metric leadMaddington 5Southern River 52 tiedacross 12 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 familiesSouthern River
- Best for best valueSouthern River
- Best for best schoolsSouthern River
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 | Maddington | Southern River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 47 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 225 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 8.0% |
| Population | 12,419 | 12,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Maddington reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Southern River is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Maddington tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Southern River stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Southern River, while Maddington 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.