Overall score
Coolup
25.7/100
Pinjarra
44.5/100
Pinjarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolup
25.7/100
Pinjarra
44.5/100
Crime rate
Coolup
59.7 / 1k
Pinjarra
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolup
0
Pinjarra
237
Population
Coolup
420
Pinjarra
4,914
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 | Pinjarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.7/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 43 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 237 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Population | 420 | 4,914 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Coolup is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Pinjarra is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Coolup pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Pinjarra is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Coolup generally means more mid-market housing value, while Pinjarra leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Coolup if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Pinjarra for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.