Overall score
Bondi Beach
60.2/100
Cottesloe
57.0/100
Bondi Beach vs Cottesloe Suburb Comparison (NSW vs WA)
Bondi Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle; Cottesloe for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachCottesloe
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
Cottesloe
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
599
Cottesloe
935
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Cottesloe
7,750
Metric leadBondi Beach 7Cottesloe 23 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 retireesBondi Beach
- Best for familiesCottesloe
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentBondi Beach
- Best for best valueCottesloe
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 | Bondi Beach | Cottesloe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 40 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 599 | 935 |
| Planning activity | 94 | — |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 2.3% |
| Population | 11,513 | 7,750 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Bondi Beach is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, whereas Cottesloe is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Bondi Beach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a larger local community, whereas Cottesloe is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Bondi Beach the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cottesloe.
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.