Overall score
North Fremantle
58.0/100
White Gum Valley
44.7/100
North Fremantle for retirees and beach lifestyle; White Gum Valley for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Fremantle
58.0/100
White Gum Valley
44.7/100
Crime rate
North Fremantle
2828.5 / 1k
White Gum Valley
3182.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Fremantle
206
White Gum Valley
95
Population
North Fremantle
3,947
White Gum Valley
3,358
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 | North Fremantle | White Gum Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.0/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 2828.5 / 1k | 3182.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 19 |
| Walkability | 73.5/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 206 | 95 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 3,947 | 3,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
North Fremantle is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while White Gum Valley is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. North Fremantle leans into coastal living, while White Gum Valley feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, North Fremantle is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; White Gum Valley answers with an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find North Fremantle the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer White Gum Valley.