Overall score
Beeliar
53.6/100
Lake Coogee
49.3/100
Lake Coogee for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beeliar
53.6/100
Lake Coogee
49.3/100
Crime rate
Beeliar
1406.1 / 1k
Lake Coogee
2390.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beeliar
20
Lake Coogee
42
Population
Beeliar
8,617
Lake Coogee
4,768
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 | Lake Coogee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1406.1 / 1k | 2390.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 25 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 42 |
| Population | 8,617 | 4,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Beeliar reads as a practical metro established suburb with solid links to the wider city; Lake Coogee is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
Beeliar tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Lake Coogee stands out for nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Beeliar if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Lake Coogee for households prioritising schools.