Overall score
Koondoola
38.9/100
Marangaroo
45.5/100
Koondoola vs Marangaroo, WA Suburb Comparison
Koondoola for families; Marangaroo for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KoondoolaMarangaroo
Crime rate
Koondoola
32.4 / 1k
Marangaroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Koondoola
75
Marangaroo
78
Population
Koondoola
3,919
Marangaroo
10,483
Metric leadKoondoola 4Marangaroo 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 retireesMarangaroo
- Best for familiesKoondoola
- Best for investmentMarangaroo
- Best for best valueMarangaroo
- Best for best schoolsMarangaroo
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 | Koondoola | Marangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 53 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 78 |
| Green cover | 44.8% | 15.7% |
| Population | 3,919 | 10,483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
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, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Marangaroo stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Marangaroo, while Koondoola remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.