Overall score
Lake Coogee
40.4/100
Yangebup
43.4/100
Lake Coogee for families; Yangebup for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lake Coogee
40.4/100
Yangebup
43.4/100
Crime rate
Lake Coogee
53.7 / 1k
Yangebup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Coogee
69
Yangebup
58
Population
Lake Coogee
4,768
Yangebup
7,631
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 | Yangebup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 44 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 58 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 3.7% |
| Population | 4,768 | 7,631 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Lake Coogee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Yangebup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Lake Coogee tends to lead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yangebup stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Yangebup, while Lake Coogee 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.