Cooloongup vs Rockingham, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cooloongup | Rockingham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 138 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 225 |
| Population | 6,696 | 15,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRockingham
- Best for familiesRockingham
- Best for beach lifestyleRockingham
- Best for investmentCooloongup
- Best for best valueRockingham
- Best for best schoolsCooloongup
Comparison summary
Cooloongup and Rockingham (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rockingham (WA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rockingham (WA); Housing (desirability) favours Cooloongup; Parks & reserves favours Rockingham (WA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rockingham (WA), Families → Rockingham (WA), Beach lifestyle → Rockingham (WA), Investment → Cooloongup.