Overall score
Coolbinia
52.7/100
Mount Lawley
65.1/100
Coolbinia for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolbinia
52.7/100
Mount Lawley
65.1/100
Crime rate
Coolbinia
6173.8 / 1k
Mount Lawley
935.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbinia
57
Mount Lawley
389
Population
Coolbinia
1,751
Mount Lawley
11,328
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 | Coolbinia | Mount Lawley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 6173.8 / 1k | 935.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 48 |
| Walkability | 21.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 389 |
| Population | 1,751 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Coolbinia reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Mount Lawley is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while Coolbinia keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Coolbinia pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Mount Lawley is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Coolbinia suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Lawley is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.