Atwell vs Cockburn Central
The verdict
Cockburn Central rates higher for transport (93 vs 73). Cockburn Central is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
AtwellCockburn Central
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 82 |
| Transport | 73 | 93 |
| Education | 66 | 67 |
| Liveability | 86 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,287 | 1,521 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,404 | $1,626 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 51.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 1.9 |
Growth: Atwell High Growth · Cockburn Central Moderate Growth
Property
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 329 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 131 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 986 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,038 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Atwell · Cockburn Central
Transport
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 4 |
| Parks | 19 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.5 km | 19.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Atwell | Cockburn Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,287 | 1,521 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,022 | 1,636 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,658 | 1,894 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.37% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Atwell or Cockburn Central?
Atwell and Cockburn Central have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Atwell or Cockburn Central?
Atwell has a higher average school ICSEA (Atwell 1038 vs Cockburn Central 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Atwell or Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central has the higher transport score (Atwell 73/100 vs Cockburn Central 93/100).
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