Overall score
Australind
45.6/100
Roelands
40.4/100
Australind vs Roelands, WA Suburb Comparison
Australind for retirees and families; Roelands for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralindRoelands
Crime rate
Australind
48.2 / 1k
Roelands
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Australind
138
Roelands
2
Population
Australind
15,988
Roelands
938
Metric leadAustralind 6Roelands 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAustralind
- Best for familiesAustralind
- Best for investmentAustralind
- Best for best schoolsRoelands
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.
| Category | Australind | Roelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 84 | — |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 2 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 13.0% |
| Population | 15,988 | 938 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Australind is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Roelands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Australind pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Roelands is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Australind generally means more sought-after housing, while Roelands leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Australind suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Roelands 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.