Overall score
Mount Rumney
39.4/100
Rokeby
61.3/100
Mount Rumney for retirees; Rokeby for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Rumney
39.4/100
Rokeby
61.3/100
Crime rate
Mount Rumney
11225.4 / 1k
Rokeby
789.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Rumney
3
Rokeby
112
Population
Mount Rumney
303
Rokeby
4,211
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 | Mount Rumney | Rokeby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11225.4 / 1k | 789.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | — | 44 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 112 |
| Population | 303 | 4,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Mount Rumney reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Rokeby is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Mount Rumney pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Rokeby is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Mount Rumney sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Rokeby.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rokeby, while Mount Rumney remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.