Overall score
Cossack
30.5/100
Katherine East
40.6/100
Cossack for investment and value; Katherine East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cossack
30.5/100
Katherine East
40.6/100
Crime rate
Cossack
764.9 / 1k
Katherine East
323.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cossack
0
Katherine East
47
Population
Cossack
1,293
Katherine East
3,061
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 | Cossack | Katherine East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 764.9 / 1k | 323.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 47 |
| Population | 1,293 | 3,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Cossack reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Katherine East is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Cossack tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Katherine East stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Cossack suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Katherine East is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.