Overall score
Cockatoo Valley
55.7/100
Kalbeeba
28.7/100
Cockatoo Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cockatoo Valley
55.7/100
Kalbeeba
28.7/100
Crime rate
Cockatoo Valley
8.2 / 1k
Kalbeeba
12.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cockatoo Valley
21
Kalbeeba
0
Population
Cockatoo Valley
714
Kalbeeba
411
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 | Cockatoo Valley | Kalbeeba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.2 / 1k | 12.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 10 |
| Population | 714 | 411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Cockatoo Valley reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Kalbeeba is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Cockatoo Valley sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Kalbeeba is further out with more breathing room.
Cockatoo Valley pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kalbeeba is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Cockatoo Valley sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kalbeeba.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cockatoo Valley, while Kalbeeba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.