Overall score
Leschenault
41.5/100
Roelands
37.3/100
Leschenault for families and beach lifestyle; Roelands for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leschenault
41.5/100
Roelands
37.3/100
Crime rate
Leschenault
2281.0 / 1k
Roelands
7853.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leschenault
3
Roelands
1
Population
Leschenault
3,058
Roelands
938
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 | Leschenault | Roelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.7/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 2281.0 / 1k | 7853.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Population | 3,058 | 938 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Leschenault is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Roelands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Leschenault leans into coastal living, while Roelands feels more inland and suburban in character.
Leschenault pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Roelands is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Leschenault sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Roelands.
Choose Leschenault if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Roelands for households prioritising schools.