Overall score
Cooranbong
52.5/100
Martinsville
36.1/100
Cooranbong for investment and value; Martinsville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooranbong
52.5/100
Martinsville
36.1/100
Crime rate
Cooranbong
36.7 / 1k
Martinsville
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooranbong
17
Martinsville
4
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 | 52.5/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 6 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 4 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Martinsville is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Cooranbong sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Martinsville.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cooranbong, while Martinsville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.