Overall score
Cookernup
34.7/100
Yarloop
31.3/100
Cookernup vs Yarloop, WA Suburb Comparison
Cookernup for families and value; Yarloop for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CookernupYarloop
Crime rate
Cookernup
48.2 / 1k
Yarloop
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cookernup
1
Yarloop
2
Population
Cookernup
604
Yarloop
541
Metric leadCookernup 3Yarloop 34 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Cookernup | Yarloop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 3 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 604 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Cookernup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Yarloop is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cookernup pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Yarloop is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
Cookernup suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yarloop is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.