Overall score
Baldivis
40.6/100
Cooloongup
34.8/100
Baldivis vs Cooloongup, WA Suburb Comparison
Baldivis for retirees and value; Cooloongup for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaldivisCooloongup
Crime rate
Baldivis
59.7 / 1k
Cooloongup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baldivis
163
Cooloongup
30
Population
Baldivis
37,697
Cooloongup
6,696
Metric leadBaldivis 8Cooloongup 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBaldivis
- Best for investmentCooloongup
- Best for best valueBaldivis
- Best for best schoolsBaldivis
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 | Baldivis | Cooloongup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 71.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 160 | 37 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Population | 37,697 | 6,696 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Baldivis is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, and Cooloongup is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Baldivis sits among greener hillside streets, while Cooloongup keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Baldivis is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Cooloongup answers with excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Baldivis the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Cooloongup.
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.