Overall score
Corinda
64.0/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Corinda for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Corinda
64.0/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Crime rate
Corinda
34.7 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
27.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Corinda
115
Seventeen Mile Rocks
154
Population
Corinda
5,555
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2,699
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Corinda | Seventeen Mile Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.7 / 1k | 27.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 9 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 154 |
| Population | 5,555 | 2,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Corinda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Seventeen Mile Rocks is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Corinda sits closer to the city centre, whereas Seventeen Mile Rocks is in a middle-ring position.
Corinda pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Seventeen Mile Rocks is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Corinda, while Seventeen Mile Rocks remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.