Overall score
Madeley
54.5/100
Marangaroo
45.5/100
Madeley vs Marangaroo, WA Suburb Comparison
Madeley for families and value; Marangaroo for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MadeleyMarangaroo
Crime rate
Madeley
32.4 / 1k
Marangaroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Madeley
94
Marangaroo
78
Population
Madeley
6,805
Marangaroo
10,483
Metric leadMadeley 6Marangaroo 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)
- Best for retireesMarangaroo
- Best for familiesMadeley
- Best for investmentMarangaroo
- Best for best valueMadeley
- Best for best schoolsMadeley
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 | Madeley | Marangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 53 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 78 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 15.7% |
| Population | 6,805 | 10,483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Madeley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Marangaroo is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Madeley pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Marangaroo is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Madeley, while Marangaroo 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.