Overall score
Cottesloe
57.0/100
Swanbourne
55.8/100
Cottesloe vs Swanbourne, WA Suburb Comparison
Swanbourne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CottesloeSwanbourne
Crime rate
Cottesloe
55.3 / 1k
Swanbourne
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cottesloe
935
Swanbourne
268
Population
Cottesloe
7,750
Swanbourne
4,592
Metric leadCottesloe 8Swanbourne 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSwanbourne
- Best for familiesSwanbourne
- Best for beach lifestyleSwanbourne
- Best for investmentSwanbourne
- Best for best valueSwanbourne
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cottesloe | Swanbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 25 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 935 | 268 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 32.1% |
| Population | 7,750 | 4,592 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cottesloe reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Swanbourne is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Cottesloe pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Swanbourne is the better pick for housing affordability, plus parks and reserves.
Cottesloe suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Swanbourne is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.