Overall score
North Coogee
53.3/100
Spearwood
48.5/100
North Coogee vs Spearwood, WA Suburb Comparison
North Coogee for retirees and families; Spearwood for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North CoogeeSpearwood
Crime rate
North Coogee
53.7 / 1k
Spearwood
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Coogee
546
Spearwood
166
Population
North Coogee
3,741
Spearwood
10,944
Metric leadNorth Coogee 5Spearwood 52 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 investmentSpearwood
- Best for best valueNorth Coogee
- Best for best schoolsSpearwood
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 | North Coogee | Spearwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 60 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 546 | 166 |
| Green cover | 13.2% | 14.7% |
| Population | 3,741 | 10,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, North Coogee is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Spearwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where North Coogee is shaped by the coast, Spearwood offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
North Coogee pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Spearwood is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and overall desirability.
North Coogee suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.