Overall score
Beeliar
40.4/100
Cockburn Central
56.0/100
Beeliar for value; Cockburn Central for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beeliar
40.4/100
Cockburn Central
56.0/100
Crime rate
Beeliar
53.7 / 1k
Cockburn Central
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beeliar
44
Cockburn Central
159
Population
Beeliar
8,617
Cockburn Central
1,521
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beeliar | Cockburn Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 39 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 159 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Population | 8,617 | 1,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Beeliar reads as a metro established suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Cockburn Central is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Beeliar tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, while Cockburn Central stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Beeliar the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cockburn Central.
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.