Overall score
Mirrabooka
53.9/100
Westminster
51.6/100
Mirrabooka for investment and value; Westminster for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mirrabooka
53.9/100
Westminster
51.6/100
Crime rate
Mirrabooka
1372.4 / 1k
Westminster
1451.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mirrabooka
106
Westminster
58
Population
Mirrabooka
8,000
Westminster
7,042
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 | Mirrabooka | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 1372.4 / 1k | 1451.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 30 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 58 |
| Population | 8,000 | 7,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Mirrabooka reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Westminster is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mirrabooka sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Westminster is closer to the city centre.
Mirrabooka pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Westminster is the better pick for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Mirrabooka the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Westminster.