Overall score
Bexley North
69.4/100
Rockdale
53.6/100
Bexley North vs Rockdale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bexley North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bexley NorthRockdale
Crime rate
Bexley North
26.4 / 1k
Rockdale
53.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bexley North
149
Rockdale
269
Population
Bexley North
4,281
Rockdale
15,475
Metric leadBexley North 5Rockdale 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBexley North
- Best for familiesBexley North
- Best for investmentBexley North
- Best for best valueBexley North
- Best for best schoolsBexley North
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 | Bexley North | Rockdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.4 / 1k | 53.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 99 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 269 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 23 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Population | 4,281 | 15,475 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bexley North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Rockdale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bexley North tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Rockdale stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Bexley North if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Rockdale for 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.