Overall score
Koondoola
39.9/100
Marangaroo
49.1/100
Marangaroo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Koondoola
39.9/100
Marangaroo
49.1/100
Crime rate
Koondoola
2577.9 / 1k
Marangaroo
972.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Koondoola
46
Marangaroo
60
Population
Koondoola
3,919
Marangaroo
10,483
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 | Koondoola | Marangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2577.9 / 1k | 972.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 53 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 60 |
| Population | 3,919 | 10,483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Koondoola reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Marangaroo is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Koondoola tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Marangaroo stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Koondoola the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Marangaroo.