Overall score
Bulgarra
24.8/100
Roebourne
19.1/100
Bulgarra vs Roebourne, WA Suburb Comparison
Bulgarra for families and value; Roebourne for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BulgarraRoebourne
Crime rate
Bulgarra
105.5 / 1k
Roebourne
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
18
Roebourne
9
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Roebourne
975
Metric leadBulgarra 7Roebourne 22 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.
| Category | Bulgarra | Roebourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.8/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 9 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 2,990 | 975 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bulgarra is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Roebourne is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Bulgarra is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities; Roebourne answers with public transport access and walkability. On housing, Bulgarra sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Roebourne.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bulgarra, while Roebourne remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.