Overall score
Clarkson
46.4/100
Quinns Rocks
45.5/100
Clarkson vs Quinns Rocks, WA Suburb Comparison
Clarkson for retirees and investment; Quinns Rocks for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarksonQuinns Rocks
Crime rate
Clarkson
32.4 / 1k
Quinns Rocks
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarkson
274
Quinns Rocks
84
Population
Clarkson
13,904
Quinns Rocks
8,861
Metric leadClarkson 8Quinns Rocks 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClarkson
- Best for beach lifestyleQuinns Rocks
- Best for investmentClarkson
- Best for best valueQuinns Rocks
- Best for best schoolsQuinns Rocks
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 | Clarkson | Quinns Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 37 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 84 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| Population | 13,904 | 8,861 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clarkson is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Quinns Rocks is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Quinns Rocks leans into coastal living, while Clarkson feels more inland and suburban in character.
Clarkson tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Quinns Rocks stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Quinns Rocks, while Clarkson 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.