Overall score
Coolbellup
53.4/100
North Lake
48.4/100
Coolbellup vs North Lake, WA Suburb Comparison
Coolbellup for retirees; North Lake for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolbellupNorth Lake
Crime rate
Coolbellup
53.7 / 1k
North Lake
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbellup
178
North Lake
30
Population
Coolbellup
5,698
North Lake
1,299
Metric leadCoolbellup 8North Lake 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCoolbellup
- Best for familiesNorth Lake
- Best for investmentNorth Lake
- Best for best valueNorth Lake
- Best for best schoolsNorth Lake
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 | Coolbellup | North Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 4 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 30 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 9.5% |
| Population | 5,698 | 1,299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Coolbellup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while North Lake is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Coolbellup is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; North Lake answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Lake, while Coolbellup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.