Overall score
Cooks Hill
50.2/100
Islington
42.4/100
Cooks Hill vs Islington, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cooks Hill for investment and schools; Islington for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cooks HillIslington
Crime rate
Cooks Hill
217.9 / 1k
Islington
111.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooks Hill
285
Islington
105
Population
Cooks Hill
3,774
Islington
2,026
Metric leadCooks Hill 5Islington 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCooks Hill
- Best for best valueIslington
- Best for best schoolsCooks Hill
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 | Cooks Hill | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 217.9 / 1k | 111.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 22 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Population | 3,774 | 2,026 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cooks Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Islington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Cooks Hill tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Islington stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Cooks Hill the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Islington.
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.