Overall score
Spalding
38.2/100
Sunset Beach
39.6/100
Spalding vs Sunset Beach, WA suburb comparison
Spalding for families and schools; Sunset Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SpaldingSunset Beach
Crime rate
Spalding
3554.8 / 1k
Sunset Beach
4181.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Spalding
8
Sunset Beach
2
Population
Spalding
1,992
Sunset Beach
1,558
Metric leadSpalding 6Sunset Beach 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSunset Beach
- Best for familiesSpalding
- Best for investmentSunset Beach
- Best for best valueSunset Beach
- Best for best schoolsSpalding
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 | Spalding | Sunset Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.6/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3554.8 / 1k | 4181.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 2 |
| Population | 1,992 | 1,558 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Spalding is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Sunset Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Spalding is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Sunset Beach answers with housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Spalding sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Sunset Beach.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Sunset Beach, while Spalding remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.