Overall score
Lake Coogee
49.3/100
North Coogee
50.9/100
Lake Coogee for families and investment; North Coogee for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lake Coogee
49.3/100
North Coogee
50.9/100
Crime rate
Lake Coogee
2390.8 / 1k
North Coogee
2636.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Coogee
42
North Coogee
242
Population
Lake Coogee
4,768
North Coogee
3,741
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 | Lake Coogee | North Coogee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 2390.8 / 1k | 2636.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 10 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 242 |
| Population | 4,768 | 3,741 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Lake Coogee is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, 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 and a quieter safety profile; North Coogee answers with parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Lake Coogee suits families and investors more clearly, whereas North Coogee is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.