Overall score
Australind
64.5/100
Roelands
37.3/100
Australind vs Roelands, WA suburb comparison
Australind for families and value; Roelands for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralindRoelands
Crime rate
Australind
437.2 / 1k
Roelands
7853.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Australind
55
Roelands
1
Population
Australind
15,988
Roelands
938
Metric leadAustralind 6Roelands 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRoelands
- Best for familiesAustralind
- Best for best valueAustralind
- Best for best schoolsAustralind
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 | 64.5/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 437.2 / 1k | 7853.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 84 | — |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 1 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Roelands is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Australind generally means more sought-after housing, while Roelands leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Australind suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Roelands is the stronger match for retirees.