Cooloongup vs East Rockingham, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cooloongup | East Rockingham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 21.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 10 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 6 |
| Population | 6,696 | 311 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCooloongup
- Best for familiesEast Rockingham
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Rockingham
- Best for investmentCooloongup
- Best for best valueCooloongup
- Best for best schoolsEast Rockingham
Comparison summary
Cooloongup and East Rockingham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cooloongup leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cooloongup; Housing (desirability) favours Cooloongup; Schools & preschools favours East Rockingham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cooloongup, Families → East Rockingham, Beach lifestyle → East Rockingham, Investment → Cooloongup.