Overall score
Kinchela
29.7/100
South West Rocks
43.3/100
Kinchela vs South West Rocks, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kinchela for investment and value; South West Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KinchelaSouth West Rocks
Crime rate
Kinchela
163.6 / 1k
South West Rocks
72.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinchela
2
South West Rocks
128
Population
Kinchela
286
South West Rocks
5,058
Metric leadKinchela 3South West Rocks 72 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 retireesSouth West Rocks
- Best for familiesSouth West Rocks
- Best for investmentKinchela
- Best for best valueKinchela
- Best for best schoolsKinchela
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 | Kinchela | South West Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.7/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.6 / 1k | 72.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 50 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 42 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 286 | 5,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Kinchela is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while South West Rocks is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Kinchela pulls ahead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas South West Rocks is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Kinchela sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in South West Rocks.
Kinchela suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South West Rocks is the stronger match for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.