Caversham vs West Swan
The verdict
Caversham rates higher for liveability (62 vs 48). Caversham is closer to the coast (20.9 km vs 22.3 km).
Scores
CavershamWest Swan
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 51 |
| Transport | 59 | 57 |
| Education | 57 | 49 |
| Liveability | 62 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,419 | 786 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,266 | $1,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Caversham Moderate Growth · West Swan High Growth
Property
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 254 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caversham · West Swan
Transport
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 42 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.9 km | 22.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,419 | 786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,439 | 953 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,856 | 1,388 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.27% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caversham or West Swan?
West Swan has the higher residential safety score (Caversham 70/100 vs West Swan 73/100).
Which has better schools, Caversham or West Swan?
Caversham has a higher average school ICSEA (Caversham 1041 vs West Swan 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caversham or West Swan?
Caversham has the higher transport score (Caversham 59/100 vs West Swan 57/100).
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