Overall score
Cookernup
34.7/100
Harvey
40.6/100
Harvey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cookernup
34.7/100
Harvey
40.6/100
Crime rate
Cookernup
48.2 / 1k
Harvey
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cookernup
1
Harvey
29
Population
Cookernup
604
Harvey
3,462
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 | Cookernup | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 29 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 9.1% |
| Population | 604 | 3,462 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Cookernup reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Harvey is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Cookernup is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Harvey answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Cookernup generally means more approachable housing costs, while Harvey leans toward more sought-after housing.
Retirees and families may find Cookernup the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Harvey.
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.