Overall score
Viveash
42.4/100
West Swan
42.2/100
Viveash for retirees and families; West Swan for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Viveash
42.4/100
West Swan
42.2/100
Crime rate
Viveash
43.1 / 1k
West Swan
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Viveash
23
West Swan
53
Population
Viveash
1,280
West Swan
786
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 | Viveash | West Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 19 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 53 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,280 | 786 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Viveash reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; West Swan is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Viveash is stronger for schools and education options, plus a larger local community; West Swan answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Viveash if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward West Swan for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.