Overall score
Coodanup
27.1/100
Mandurah
42.2/100
Coodanup vs Mandurah, WA Suburb Comparison
Coodanup for families and schools; Mandurah for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoodanupMandurah
Crime rate
Coodanup
59.7 / 1k
Mandurah
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coodanup
79
Mandurah
346
Population
Coodanup
4,366
Mandurah
8,804
Metric leadCoodanup 2Mandurah 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Coodanup | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.1/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 94 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 346 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Population | 4,366 | 8,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Coodanup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Mandurah leans into coastal living, while Coodanup feels more inland and suburban in character.
Coodanup tends to lead on parks and reserves, while Mandurah stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mandurah, while Coodanup 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.