Overall score
Margaret River
38.5/100
Witchcliffe
29.1/100
Margaret River vs Witchcliffe, WA suburb comparison
Margaret River for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Margaret RiverWitchcliffe
Crime rate
Margaret River
756.8 / 1k
Witchcliffe
13486.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Margaret River
0
Witchcliffe
0
Population
Margaret River
8,918
Witchcliffe
484
Metric leadMargaret River 3Witchcliffe 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMargaret River
- Best for best valueMargaret River
- Best for best schoolsMargaret 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 | Margaret River | Witchcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.0/100 | 21.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 756.8 / 1k | 13486.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 8,918 | 484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Margaret River is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds, while Witchcliffe is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Margaret River pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Witchcliffe is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Margaret River, while Witchcliffe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.