Cooloongup vs Safety Bay, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cooloongup | Safety Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 53 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 110 |
| Population | 6,696 | 7,662 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSafety Bay
- Best for familiesSafety Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleSafety Bay
- Best for investmentCooloongup
- Best for best valueSafety Bay
- Best for best schoolsSafety Bay
Comparison summary
Cooloongup and Safety Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Safety Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Safety Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Cooloongup; Schools & preschools favours Safety Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Safety Bay, Families → Safety Bay, Beach lifestyle → Safety Bay, Investment → Cooloongup.