Cookernup vs Myalup, WA suburb comparison

Cookernup for retirees and families; Myalup for beach lifestyle.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CookernupMyalup

Overall score

Cookernup

26.3/100

Myalup

22.5/100

Crime rate

Cookernup

12193.3 / 1k

Myalup

21419.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cookernup

0

Myalup

0

Population

Cookernup

604

Myalup

344

Metric leadCookernup 4Myalup 22 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCookernupMyalup
Overall score26.3/10022.5/100
Housing (desirability)37.5/10010.6/100
Crime rate12193.3 / 1k21419.8 / 1k
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops35
Walkability4.5/1007.5/100
Nearby amenities00
Population604344
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/103/10

Comparison summary

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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Myalup is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.

Retirees and families may find Cookernup the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Myalup.

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