Overall score
Lake Coogee
40.4/100
Spearwood
48.5/100
Lake Coogee for investment and value; Spearwood for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lake Coogee
40.4/100
Spearwood
48.5/100
Crime rate
Lake Coogee
53.7 / 1k
Spearwood
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Coogee
69
Spearwood
166
Population
Lake Coogee
4,768
Spearwood
10,944
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 | Spearwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 60 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 166 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 14.7% |
| Population | 4,768 | 10,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Lake Coogee reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Spearwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Lake Coogee tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Spearwood stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Lake Coogee suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Spearwood is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.