Overall score
Coromandel East
35.6/100
Coromandel Valley
55.9/100
Coromandel East for retirees and families; Coromandel Valley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coromandel East
35.6/100
Coromandel Valley
55.9/100
Crime rate
Coromandel East
2.7 / 1k
Coromandel Valley
8.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coromandel East
1
Coromandel Valley
104
Population
Coromandel East
345
Coromandel Valley
4,380
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 | Coromandel East | Coromandel Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2.7 / 1k | 8.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 31 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 31 |
| Population | 345 | 4,380 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Coromandel East is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Coromandel Valley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Coromandel East pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Coromandel Valley is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Coromandel East the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Coromandel Valley.