Overall score
North Coogee
50.9/100
Spearwood
58.0/100
North Coogee vs Spearwood, WA suburb comparison
North Coogee for retirees and beach lifestyle; Spearwood for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North CoogeeSpearwood
Crime rate
North Coogee
2636.0 / 1k
Spearwood
1046.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Coogee
242
Spearwood
108
Population
North Coogee
3,741
Spearwood
10,944
Metric leadNorth Coogee 4Spearwood 6across 10 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 familiesSpearwood
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Coogee
- Best for investmentNorth Coogee
- 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 | 50.9/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.8/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 2636.0 / 1k | 1046.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 60 |
| Walkability | 25.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 242 | 108 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, whereas Spearwood is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
North Coogee suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Spearwood is the stronger match for retirees and families.