Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
Cottesloe
65.3/100
Bondi Beach vs Cottesloe suburb comparison (NSW vs WA)
Bondi Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Cottesloe for investment 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
1493.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
581
Cottesloe
795
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Cottesloe
7,750
Metric leadBondi Beach 3Cottesloe 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBondi Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentCottesloe
- Best for best valueCottesloe
- Best for best schoolsBondi Beach
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 | 61.9/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 1493.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 40 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 795 |
| Planning activity | 77 | — |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas Cottesloe is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Bondi Beach the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Cottesloe.