Overall score
Coolbellup
50.9/100
Hamilton Hill
60.2/100
Coolbellup for retirees; Hamilton Hill for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolbellup
50.9/100
Hamilton Hill
60.2/100
Crime rate
Coolbellup
1544.6 / 1k
Hamilton Hill
1033.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbellup
128
Hamilton Hill
200
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 | 50.9/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.0/100 | 26.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 1544.6 / 1k | 1033.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 89 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 200 |
| 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 and improving crime trends, whereas Hamilton Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Coolbellup if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Hamilton Hill for investors and value-focused buyers.