Overall score
Cooee Bay
35.1/100
Lammermoor
35.7/100
Cooee Bay for families and schools; Lammermoor for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooee Bay
35.1/100
Lammermoor
35.7/100
Crime rate
Cooee Bay
36.7 / 1k
Lammermoor
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooee Bay
24
Lammermoor
14
Population
Cooee Bay
942
Lammermoor
2,551
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 | Cooee Bay | Lammermoor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 14 |
| Population | 942 | 2,551 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Cooee Bay is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Lammermoor is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Lammermoor is shaped by the coast, Cooee Bay offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Cooee Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Lammermoor answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Cooee Bay generally means more approachable housing costs, while Lammermoor leans toward more sought-after housing.
Cooee Bay suits families more clearly, whereas Lammermoor is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.