Overall score
Atwell
46.8/100
Cockburn Central
56.0/100
Atwell vs Cockburn Central, WA Suburb Comparison
Atwell for retirees and value; Cockburn Central for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AtwellCockburn Central
Crime rate
Atwell
53.7 / 1k
Cockburn Central
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Atwell
315
Cockburn Central
159
Population
Atwell
9,287
Cockburn Central
1,521
Metric leadAtwell 5Cockburn Central 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAtwell
- Best for familiesCockburn Central
- Best for investmentCockburn Central
- Best for best valueAtwell
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 | Atwell | Cockburn Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | — |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 39 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 315 | 159 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| Population | 9,287 | 1,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Atwell is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Cockburn Central is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Atwell tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Cockburn Central stands out for public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Atwell, while Cockburn Central 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.