Overall score
Lake Coogee
40.4/100
North Coogee
53.3/100
Lake Coogee vs North Coogee, WA Suburb Comparison
Lake Coogee for investment and schools; North Coogee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake CoogeeNorth Coogee
Crime rate
Lake Coogee
53.7 / 1k
North Coogee
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Coogee
69
North Coogee
546
Population
Lake Coogee
4,768
North Coogee
3,741
Metric leadLake Coogee 4North Coogee 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 retireesNorth Coogee
- Best for familiesNorth Coogee
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Coogee
- Best for investmentLake Coogee
- Best for best schoolsLake Coogee
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 | Lake Coogee | North Coogee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 10 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 546 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Population | 4,768 | 3,741 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lake Coogee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while North Coogee is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where North Coogee is shaped by the coast, Lake Coogee offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Lake Coogee is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; North Coogee answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Lake Coogee suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas North Coogee is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.