Overall score
Coolup
25.7/100
South Yunderup
27.4/100
Coolup for retirees and value; South Yunderup for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolup
25.7/100
South Yunderup
27.4/100
Crime rate
Coolup
59.7 / 1k
South Yunderup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolup
0
South Yunderup
9
Population
Coolup
420
South Yunderup
3,860
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 | South Yunderup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.7/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 17 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 420 | 3,860 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Coolup is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while South Yunderup is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Coolup sits more regionally self-contained, whereas South Yunderup is further out with more breathing room.
Coolup pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas South Yunderup is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Coolup generally means more mid-market housing value, while South Yunderup leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Coolup if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward South Yunderup for 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.