Overall score
Koo Wee Rup
41.1/100
Officer South
42.4/100
Koo Wee Rup vs Officer South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Koo Wee Rup for retirees and families; Officer South for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Koo Wee RupOfficer South
Crime rate
Koo Wee Rup
87.4 / 1k
Officer South
50.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Koo Wee Rup
68
Officer South
6
Population
Koo Wee Rup
4,047
Officer South
1,159
Metric leadKoo Wee Rup 4Officer South 62 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 retireesKoo Wee Rup
- Best for familiesKoo Wee Rup
- Best for beach lifestyleKoo Wee Rup
- Best for best valueKoo Wee Rup
- Best for best schoolsOfficer South
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 | 41.1/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.4 / 1k | 50.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 23 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| 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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Officer South answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook. 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, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Officer South is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.