Overall score
Awaba
35.2/100
Cooranbong
48.8/100
Awaba vs Cooranbong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Awaba for families and investment; Cooranbong for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AwabaCooranbong
Crime rate
Awaba
80.2 / 1k
Cooranbong
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Awaba
22
Cooranbong
21
Population
Awaba
430
Cooranbong
7,077
Metric leadAwaba 3Cooranbong 82 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCooranbong
- Best for familiesAwaba
- Best for investmentAwaba
- Best for best valueCooranbong
- Best for best schoolsCooranbong
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 | Awaba | Cooranbong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 71 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 55 |
| Green cover | 18.6% | 10.1% |
| Population | 430 | 7,077 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Awaba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Cooranbong is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Awaba sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Cooranbong is more regionally self-contained.
Awaba pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Cooranbong is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Awaba sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Cooranbong.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cooranbong, while Awaba 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.