Overall score
Corindi Beach
35.8/100
Red Rock
45.0/100
Corindi Beach vs Red Rock, NSW Suburb Comparison
Corindi Beach for beach lifestyle and value; Red Rock for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Corindi BeachRed Rock
Crime rate
Corindi Beach
64.6 / 1k
Red Rock
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Corindi Beach
17
Red Rock
9
Population
Corindi Beach
1,802
Red Rock
412
Metric leadCorindi Beach 5Red Rock 43 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 familiesRed Rock
- Best for beach lifestyleCorindi Beach
- Best for best valueCorindi Beach
- Best for best schoolsRed Rock
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 | Corindi Beach | Red Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 5 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Population | 1,802 | 412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Corindi Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Red Rock is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Corindi Beach leans into coastal living, while Red Rock feels more inland and suburban in character.
Corindi Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Red Rock stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Corindi Beach, while Red Rock 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.