Overall score
Cooloongup
34.8/100
Warnbro
44.2/100
Cooloongup for investment; Warnbro for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooloongup
34.8/100
Warnbro
44.2/100
Crime rate
Cooloongup
59.7 / 1k
Warnbro
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooloongup
30
Warnbro
97
Population
Cooloongup
6,696
Warnbro
10,828
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 | Cooloongup | Warnbro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.9/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 64 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 97 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| Population | 6,696 | 10,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Cooloongup is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Warnbro is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Warnbro is shaped by the coast, Cooloongup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Cooloongup is stronger for excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space; Warnbro answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Warnbro, while Cooloongup 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.