Overall score
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
Subiaco
60.0/100
Mount Lawley vs Subiaco, WA Suburb Comparison
Mount Lawley for investment and value; Subiaco for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LawleySubiaco
Crime rate
Mount Lawley
48.8 / 1k
Subiaco
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Lawley
519
Subiaco
1,454
Population
Mount Lawley
11,328
Subiaco
9,940
Metric leadMount Lawley 6Subiaco 33 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 familiesSubiaco
- Best for investmentMount Lawley
- Best for best valueMount Lawley
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 | Mount Lawley | Subiaco |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.8 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 519 | 1,454 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Population | 11,328 | 9,940 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Lawley reads as a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Subiaco is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while Subiaco keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Lawley tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Subiaco stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Lawley, while Subiaco 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.