Overall score
Trigg
51.0/100
Watermans Bay
54.9/100
Trigg vs Watermans Bay, WA Suburb Comparison
Trigg for value; Watermans Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TriggWatermans Bay
Crime rate
Trigg
47.4 / 1k
Watermans Bay
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Trigg
88
Watermans Bay
30
Population
Trigg
2,855
Watermans Bay
1,369
Metric leadTrigg 5Watermans Bay 34 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 retireesWatermans Bay
- Best for familiesWatermans Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleWatermans Bay
- Best for investmentWatermans Bay
- Best for best valueTrigg
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 | Trigg | Watermans Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 7 |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 30 |
| Green cover | 11.0% | 50.3% |
| Population | 2,855 | 1,369 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Trigg reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Watermans Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Trigg is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Watermans Bay answers with an affluent, sought-after address and highly regarded local schools.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Trigg, while Watermans Bay 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.