Overall score
Koo Wee Rup
58.3/100
Officer South
39.9/100
Koo Wee Rup vs Officer South, VIC suburb comparison
Koo Wee Rup for beach lifestyle and investment; Officer South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Koo Wee RupOfficer South
Crime rate
Koo Wee Rup
71.7 / 1k
Officer South
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Koo Wee Rup
53
Officer South
6
Population
Koo Wee Rup
4,047
Officer South
1,159
Metric leadKoo Wee Rup 5Officer South 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOfficer South
- Best for familiesOfficer South
- Best for beach lifestyleKoo Wee Rup
- Best for investmentKoo Wee Rup
- Best for best valueKoo Wee Rup
- Best for best schoolsKoo Wee Rup
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 | Koo Wee Rup | Officer South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 90.8/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.7 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 23 |
| Population | 4,047 | 1,159 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Koo Wee Rup is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Officer South is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Where Koo Wee Rup is shaped by the coast, Officer South offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Koo Wee Rup is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Officer South answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Koo Wee Rup sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Officer South.
Koo Wee Rup suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Officer South is the stronger match for retirees.