Overall score
Coolaroo
33.9/100
Roxburgh Park
41.9/100
Coolaroo vs Roxburgh Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Roxburgh Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolarooRoxburgh Park
Crime rate
Coolaroo
225.2 / 1k
Roxburgh Park
52.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolaroo
333
Roxburgh Park
238
Population
Coolaroo
3,193
Roxburgh Park
24,129
Metric leadCoolaroo 2Roxburgh Park 101 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 retireesRoxburgh Park
- Best for investmentRoxburgh Park
- Best for best valueRoxburgh Park
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 | Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 225.2 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 75 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 333 | 238 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 35 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Population | 3,193 | 24,129 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coolaroo is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Roxburgh Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Coolaroo pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Roxburgh Park is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Roxburgh Park, while Coolaroo 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.