Cottesloe vs Swanbourne, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cottesloe | Swanbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 25 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 795 | 146 |
| Population | 7,750 | 4,592 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for beach lifestyleCottesloe
- Best for investmentSwanbourne
- Best for best valueSwanbourne
- Best for best schoolsSwanbourne
Comparison summary
Cottesloe and Swanbourne offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cottesloe leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cottesloe; Housing (desirability) favours Swanbourne; Schools & preschools favours Swanbourne. Quick verdicts: Beach lifestyle → Cottesloe, Investment → Swanbourne, Best value → Swanbourne, Best schools → Swanbourne.