Cooks Hill vs Islington, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cooks Hill | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.6/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.8 / 1k | 148.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 281 | 95 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 17 |
| Population | 3,774 | 2,026 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCooks Hill
- Best for familiesIslington
- Best for investmentIslington
- Best for best schoolsIslington
Comparison summary
Cooks Hill and Islington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cooks Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cooks Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Islington; Crime rate favours Islington. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cooks Hill, Families → Islington, Investment → Islington, Best schools → Islington.