Cook vs Page, ACT suburb comparison

Cook for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CookPage

Overall score

Cook

67.8/100

Page

54.4/100

Crime rate

Cook

11.3 / 1k

Page

20.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cook

143

Page

132

Population

Cook

2,965

Page

3,054

Metric leadCook 7Page 2across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

  • Best for retireesCook
  • Best for familiesCook
  • Best for investmentCook
  • Best for best valueCook
  • Best for best schoolsCook

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.

CategoryCookPage
Overall score67.8/10054.4/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10050.1/100
Crime rate11.3 / 1k20.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools510
Parks & reserves1
Walkability57.5/10033.0/100
Nearby amenities143132
Planning activity45
Population2,9653,054
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/108/10

Comparison summary

Cook reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Page is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Cook pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Page is the better pick for schools and education options and a larger local community. Cook generally means more sought-after housing, while Page leans toward more mid-market housing value.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cook, while Page remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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