Overall score
Coogee
56.3/100
North Coogee
50.9/100
Coogee vs North Coogee, WA suburb comparison
Coogee for families and investment; North Coogee for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoogeeNorth Coogee
Crime rate
Coogee
2159.4 / 1k
North Coogee
2636.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coogee
82
North Coogee
242
Population
Coogee
5,345
North Coogee
3,741
Metric leadCoogee 6North Coogee 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 retireesNorth Coogee
- Best for familiesCoogee
- Best for investmentCoogee
- Best for best valueCoogee
- Best for best schoolsCoogee
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 | Coogee | North Coogee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 94.9/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 2159.4 / 1k | 2636.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 10 |
| Walkability | 32.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 242 |
| Population | 5,345 | 3,741 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Coogee is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while North Coogee is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Coogee pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas North Coogee is the better pick for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Coogee if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward North Coogee for retirees.