Overall score
Cockburn Central
56.0/100
Yangebup
43.4/100
Cockburn Central for retirees and families; Yangebup for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cockburn Central
56.0/100
Yangebup
43.4/100
Crime rate
Cockburn Central
53.7 / 1k
Yangebup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cockburn Central
159
Yangebup
58
Population
Cockburn Central
1,521
Yangebup
7,631
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 | Yangebup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 44 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 58 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 3.7% |
| Population | 1,521 | 7,631 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Cockburn Central reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Yangebup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Cockburn Central tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yangebup stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yangebup, while Cockburn Central remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.