Overall score
Karragullen
44.7/100
Roleystone
48.7/100
Karragullen vs Roleystone, WA Suburb Comparison
Roleystone for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KarragullenRoleystone
Crime rate
Karragullen
60.1 / 1k
Roleystone
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karragullen
6
Roleystone
50
Population
Karragullen
395
Roleystone
6,848
Metric leadKarragullen 1Roleystone 62 tiedacross 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 familiesRoleystone
- Best for investmentRoleystone
- Best for best valueRoleystone
- Best for best schoolsRoleystone
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 | Karragullen | Roleystone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 50 |
| Green cover | 74.5% | 31.0% |
| Population | 395 | 6,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Karragullen is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Roleystone is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Karragullen sits among greener hillside streets, while Roleystone keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Karragullen is stronger for a country-town feel and strong connectivity to employment hubs; Roleystone answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Roleystone, while Karragullen 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.