Overall score
Kippa-Ring
44.2/100
Rothwell
49.2/100
Kippa-Ring for retirees; Rothwell for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kippa-Ring
44.2/100
Rothwell
49.2/100
Crime rate
Kippa-Ring
147.7 / 1k
Rothwell
112.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kippa-Ring
235
Rothwell
176
Population
Kippa-Ring
9,745
Rothwell
7,538
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kippa-Ring | Rothwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.4/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 147.7 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 23 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 176 |
| Green cover | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| Population | 9,745 | 7,538 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Kippa-Ring is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Rothwell is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Rothwell is shaped by the coast, Kippa-Ring offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Kippa-Ring pulls ahead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Rothwell is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rothwell, while Kippa-Ring 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.