Bar Beach vs Cooks Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bar Beach | Cooks Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.5/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.6/100 | 13.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.5 / 1k | 248.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 28 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 281 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 223 |
| Population | 1,292 | 3,774 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBar Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBar Beach
- Best for investmentCooks Hill
- Best for best schoolsCooks Hill
Comparison summary
Bar Beach and Cooks Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cooks Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cooks Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Bar Beach; Crime rate favours Bar Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Bar Beach, Beach lifestyle → Bar Beach, Investment → Cooks Hill, Best schools → Cooks Hill.