Overall score
Acton Park
40.3/100
Rokeby
45.0/100
Acton Park for investment; Rokeby for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
40.3/100
Rokeby
45.0/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
55.5 / 1k
Rokeby
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
48
Rokeby
119
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 | 40.3/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 44 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 119 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Population | 2,293 | 4,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Acton Park reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; 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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. Acton Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Rokeby leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Acton Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Rokeby for families, value-focused buyers, 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.