Overall score
Coodanup
27.1/100
Silver Sands
30.7/100
Coodanup vs Silver Sands, WA suburb comparison
Silver Sands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoodanupSilver Sands
Crime rate
Coodanup
3137.6 / 1k
Silver Sands
9601.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coodanup
60
Silver Sands
16
Population
Coodanup
4,366
Silver Sands
1,451
Metric leadCoodanup 6Silver Sands 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSilver Sands
- Best for familiesSilver Sands
- Best for beach lifestyleSilver Sands
- Best for investmentSilver Sands
- Best for best valueSilver Sands
- Best for best schoolsSilver Sands
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 | Silver Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.1/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.2/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 3137.6 / 1k | 9601.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 3 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 16 |
| Population | 4,366 | 1,451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Coodanup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Silver Sands is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Silver Sands is shaped by the coast, Coodanup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Coodanup pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Silver Sands is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability. Coodanup generally means more approachable housing costs, while Silver Sands leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Silver Sands, while Coodanup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.