Overall score
Cockburn Central
43.7/100
Treeby
41.0/100
Cockburn Central for families and schools; Treeby for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cockburn Central
43.7/100
Treeby
41.0/100
Crime rate
Cockburn Central
5860.2 / 1k
Treeby
2597.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cockburn Central
70
Treeby
56
Population
Cockburn Central
1,521
Treeby
4,214
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 | Cockburn Central | Treeby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.2/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 5860.2 / 1k | 2597.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 13 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 56 |
| Population | 1,521 | 4,214 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Cockburn Central reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Treeby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Cockburn Central pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Treeby is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Cockburn Central if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Treeby for investors and value-focused buyers.