Overall score
Perthville
40.2/100
White Rock
45.8/100
White Rock for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Perthville
40.2/100
White Rock
45.8/100
Crime rate
Perthville
95.2 / 1k
White Rock
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Perthville
14
White Rock
2
Population
Perthville
567
White Rock
807
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 | Perthville | White Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.2/100 | 81.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.2 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 61 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Population | 567 | 807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Perthville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and White Rock is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Perthville tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while White Rock stands out for housing affordability and public transport access. Perthville generally means more mid-market housing value, while White Rock leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer White Rock, while Perthville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.