Lake Coogee vs Spearwood
The verdict
Spearwood rates higher for liveability (83 vs 52). Spearwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (68 vs 76 min).
Scores
Lake CoogeeSpearwood
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 62 |
| Transport | 34 | 44 |
| Education | 56 | 59 |
| Liveability | 52 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,768 | 10,944 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lake Coogee High Growth · Spearwood High Growth
Property
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Coogee · Spearwood
Transport
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.1 km | 6.9 km |
Liveability
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 14 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.2 km | 18.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Coogee | Spearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,768 | 10,944 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,216 | 12,168 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,664 | 15,129 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.27% | 2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Coogee or Spearwood?
Lake Coogee has the higher residential safety score (Lake Coogee 71/100 vs Spearwood 70/100).
Which has better schools, Lake Coogee or Spearwood?
Lake Coogee has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Coogee 1051 vs Spearwood 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Coogee or Spearwood?
Spearwood has the higher transport score (Lake Coogee 34/100 vs Spearwood 44/100).
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