Overall score
Coolup
23.5/100
Dwellingup
24.1/100
Coolup for retirees and families; Dwellingup for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolup
23.5/100
Dwellingup
24.1/100
Crime rate
Coolup
36685.1 / 1k
Dwellingup
27947.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolup
0
Dwellingup
1
Population
Coolup
420
Dwellingup
524
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 | Coolup | Dwellingup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.5/100 | 24.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 12.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36685.1 / 1k | 27947.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 420 | 524 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Coolup reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Dwellingup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Coolup is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Dwellingup answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. Coolup generally means more mid-market housing value, while Dwellingup leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Coolup if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Dwellingup for households prioritising schools.