Overall score
Coolbellup
53.4/100
Spearwood
48.5/100
Coolbellup vs Spearwood, WA Suburb Comparison
Coolbellup for retirees and investment; Spearwood for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolbellupSpearwood
Crime rate
Coolbellup
53.7 / 1k
Spearwood
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbellup
178
Spearwood
166
Population
Coolbellup
5,698
Spearwood
10,944
Metric leadCoolbellup 5Spearwood 52 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 investmentCoolbellup
- Best for best schoolsSpearwood
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 | Spearwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 60 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 166 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 14.7% |
| Population | 5,698 | 10,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Coolbellup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Spearwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Coolbellup is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Spearwood answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Spearwood, 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.