Overall score
Coolbellup
53.4/100
Hamilton Hill
55.7/100
Hamilton Hill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolbellup
53.4/100
Hamilton Hill
55.7/100
Crime rate
Coolbellup
53.7 / 1k
Hamilton Hill
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbellup
178
Hamilton Hill
287
Population
Coolbellup
5,698
Hamilton Hill
11,327
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 | Coolbellup | Hamilton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 89 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 96.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 287 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 15.5% |
| Population | 5,698 | 11,327 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Coolbellup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hamilton Hill is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Coolbellup pulls ahead on excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools, whereas Hamilton Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Coolbellup if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Hamilton Hill for investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.