Overall score
Raglan
43.8/100
White Rock
45.8/100
Raglan for investment; White Rock for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Raglan
43.8/100
White Rock
45.8/100
Crime rate
Raglan
94.6 / 1k
White Rock
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Raglan
56
White Rock
2
Population
Raglan
1,272
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 | Raglan | White Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 81.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 61 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Population | 1,272 | 807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Raglan is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and White Rock is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Raglan is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; White Rock answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Raglan sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in White Rock.
Investors may find Raglan the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer White Rock.