Overall score
Coolaroo
53.8/100
Roxburgh Park
66.9/100
Coolaroo vs Roxburgh Park, VIC suburb comparison
Roxburgh Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoolarooRoxburgh Park
Crime rate
Coolaroo
219.7 / 1k
Roxburgh Park
49.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolaroo
329
Roxburgh Park
232
Population
Coolaroo
3,193
Roxburgh Park
24,129
Metric leadCoolaroo 2Roxburgh Park 9across 11 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 familiesRoxburgh Park
- Best for investmentRoxburgh Park
- Best for best valueRoxburgh Park
- Best for best schoolsRoxburgh 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 | 53.8/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 219.7 / 1k | 49.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 75 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 329 | 232 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 35 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Roxburgh Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Roxburgh Park, while Coolaroo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.