Overall score
Quinns Rocks
61.4/100
Ridgewood
42.2/100
Quinns Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Quinns Rocks
61.4/100
Ridgewood
42.2/100
Crime rate
Quinns Rocks
916.6 / 1k
Ridgewood
2172.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Quinns Rocks
53
Ridgewood
26
Population
Quinns Rocks
8,861
Ridgewood
4,623
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 | Quinns Rocks | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 916.6 / 1k | 2172.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 16 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 26 |
| Population | 8,861 | 4,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Quinns Rocks reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Ridgewood is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Where Quinns Rocks is shaped by the coast, Ridgewood offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Quinns Rocks is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Ridgewood answers with improving crime trends and good access to parks.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Quinns Rocks, while Ridgewood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.