Overall score
Mullaway
41.7/100
Red Rock
45.0/100
Mullaway vs Red Rock, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mullaway for families and beach lifestyle; Red Rock for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MullawayRed Rock
Crime rate
Mullaway
64.7 / 1k
Red Rock
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mullaway
19
Red Rock
9
Population
Mullaway
607
Red Rock
412
Metric leadMullaway 5Red Rock 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mullaway | Red Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.7 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 30 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Population | 607 | 412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mullaway is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Red Rock is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mullaway leans into coastal living, while Red Rock feels more inland and suburban in character.
Mullaway tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Red Rock stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mullaway, while Red Rock 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.