Overall score
Awaba
25.1/100
Cooranbong
52.5/100
Awaba vs Cooranbong, NSW suburb comparison
Cooranbong for retirees and families.
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
21
Cooranbong
17
Population
Awaba
430
Cooranbong
7,077
Metric leadAwaba 2Cooranbong 81 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 retireesCooranbong
- Best for familiesCooranbong
- Best for investmentCooranbong
- 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 | 25.1/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 71 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 50 |
| Population | 430 | 7,077 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Awaba is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, 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 and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Cooranbong is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Awaba sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Cooranbong.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cooranbong, while Awaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.