Garden Island vs Rockingham, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Garden Island | Rockingham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.2/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 52.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | — | 138 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 225 |
| Population | 772 | 15,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRockingham
- Best for familiesRockingham
- Best for beach lifestyleRockingham
- Best for investmentRockingham
- Best for best valueRockingham
Comparison summary
Garden Island (WA) and Rockingham (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rockingham (WA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rockingham (WA); Parks & reserves favours Rockingham (WA); Walkability favours Rockingham (WA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rockingham (WA), Families → Rockingham (WA), Beach lifestyle → Rockingham (WA), Investment → Rockingham (WA).