Overall score
Marmion
52.4/100
Padbury
61.0/100
Marmion vs Padbury, WA Suburb Comparison
Marmion for families and beach lifestyle; Padbury for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarmionPadbury
Crime rate
Marmion
32.4 / 1k
Padbury
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marmion
52
Padbury
156
Population
Marmion
2,390
Padbury
8,626
Metric leadMarmion 1Padbury 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Marmion | Padbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 50 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 156 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 20.2% |
| Population | 2,390 | 8,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Marmion is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Padbury is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Marmion is shaped by the coast, Padbury offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Marmion is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Padbury answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Marmion, while Padbury 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.