Overall score
Murdoch
59.5/100
Winthrop
51.5/100
Murdoch vs Winthrop, WA Suburb Comparison
Murdoch for retirees; Winthrop for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MurdochWinthrop
Crime rate
Murdoch
53.7 / 1k
Winthrop
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murdoch
377
Winthrop
143
Population
Murdoch
3,352
Winthrop
6,020
Metric leadMurdoch 5Winthrop 52 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 | Murdoch | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 377 | 143 |
| Green cover | 18.1% | 24.9% |
| Population | 3,352 | 6,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Murdoch reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Winthrop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Murdoch is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Winthrop answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Winthrop, while Murdoch 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.