Overall score
Coes Creek
36.8/100
West Woombye
51.2/100
Coes Creek for schools; West Woombye for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coes Creek
36.8/100
West Woombye
51.2/100
Crime rate
Coes Creek
30.2 / 1k
West Woombye
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coes Creek
3
West Woombye
12
Population
Coes Creek
1,515
West Woombye
1,083
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 | Coes Creek | West Woombye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.2 / 1k | 17.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 12 |
| Population | 1,515 | 1,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Coes Creek reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; West Woombye is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Coes Creek sits further out with more breathing room, whereas West Woombye is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Coes Creek is stronger for a larger local community; West Woombye answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Woombye, while Coes Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.