Overall score
Cookernup
34.7/100
Myalup
43.4/100
Cookernup for value; Myalup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cookernup
34.7/100
Myalup
43.4/100
Crime rate
Cookernup
48.2 / 1k
Myalup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cookernup
1
Myalup
4
Population
Cookernup
604
Myalup
344
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 | Myalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 27.8% |
| Population | 604 | 344 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Cookernup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Myalup is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Myalup is shaped by the coast, Cookernup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Cookernup pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Myalup is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Cookernup sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Myalup.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Cookernup the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Myalup.
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.