Overall score
North Fremantle
54.1/100
White Gum Valley
42.6/100
North Fremantle for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Fremantle
54.1/100
White Gum Valley
42.6/100
Crime rate
North Fremantle
55.3 / 1k
White Gum Valley
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Fremantle
305
White Gum Valley
123
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 | 54.1/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 19 |
| Walkability | 73.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 1.4% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and walkability; White Gum Valley answers with schools and education options.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find North Fremantle the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer White Gum Valley.
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.