Overall score
Middle Swan
40.1/100
Viveash
42.4/100
Middle Swan for value; Viveash for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Middle Swan
40.1/100
Viveash
42.4/100
Crime rate
Middle Swan
43.1 / 1k
Viveash
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middle Swan
101
Viveash
23
Population
Middle Swan
2,852
Viveash
1,280
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Middle Swan | Viveash |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 8 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 11.3% |
| Population | 2,852 | 1,280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Middle Swan reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Viveash is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Middle Swan is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Viveash answers with schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Middle Swan the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Viveash.
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.