Arrawarra vs Red Rock, NSW Suburb Comparison

Arrawarra for investment and value; Red Rock for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArrawarraRed Rock

Overall score

Arrawarra

43.8/100

Red Rock

45.0/100

Crime rate

Arrawarra

64.0 / 1k

Red Rock

65.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Arrawarra

44

Red Rock

9

Population

Arrawarra

591

Red Rock

412

Metric leadArrawarra 5Red Rock 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryArrawarraRed Rock
Overall score43.8/10045.0/100
Housing (desirability)88.8/10044.2/100
Crime rate64.0 / 1k65.0 / 1k
Weather (desirability)64.0/10064.0/100
Parks & reserves—1
Public transport stops1430
Walkability23.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities449
Planning activity35
Green cover0.2%5.1%
Population591412
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Arrawarra is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Red Rock is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Arrawarra is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; Red Rock answers with public transport access, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Arrawarra suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Red Rock is the stronger match for retirees.

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.

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