Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Rokeby
61.3/100
Acton Park for retirees; Rokeby for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Rokeby
61.3/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
1485.7 / 1k
Rokeby
789.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
43
Rokeby
112
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Rokeby
4,211
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 | Acton Park | Rokeby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1485.7 / 1k | 789.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 44 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 112 |
| Population | 2,293 | 4,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Acton Park reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Rokeby is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Rokeby sits among greener hillside streets, while Acton Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Acton Park is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Rokeby answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Acton Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Rokeby leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Acton Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Rokeby for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.