Overall score
Cooranbong
48.8/100
Martinsville
47.2/100
Cooranbong for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooranbong
48.8/100
Martinsville
47.2/100
Crime rate
Cooranbong
36.7 / 1k
Martinsville
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooranbong
21
Martinsville
11
Population
Cooranbong
7,077
Martinsville
389
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 | Cooranbong | Martinsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 6 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 4 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Population | 7,077 | 389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Cooranbong is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Martinsville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cooranbong pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Martinsville is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Cooranbong sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Martinsville.
Cooranbong suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Martinsville is the stronger match for retirees.
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.