Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
White Rock
43.4/100
Edmonton vs White Rock, QLD suburb comparison
Edmonton for investment and value; White Rock for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EdmontonWhite Rock
Crime rate
Edmonton
78.1 / 1k
White Rock
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
White Rock
16
Population
Edmonton
11,409
White Rock
4,918
Metric leadEdmonton 8White Rock 1across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWhite Rock
- Best for investmentEdmonton
- Best for best valueEdmonton
- Best for best schoolsWhite 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 | Edmonton | White Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 78.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 6 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 16 |
| Population | 11,409 | 4,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Edmonton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and White Rock is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Edmonton pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas White Rock is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
Choose Edmonton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward White Rock for families and households prioritising schools.