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) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caversham | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 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 and West Swan have similar average school ICSEA scores (1035 and 1035).
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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