Overall score
Raglan
34.5/100
White Rock
38.6/100
Raglan vs White Rock, NSW Suburb Comparison
Raglan for retirees and families; White Rock for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RaglanWhite Rock
Crime rate
Raglan
94.6 / 1k
White Rock
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Raglan
57
White Rock
2
Population
Raglan
1,272
White Rock
807
Metric leadRaglan 5White Rock 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRaglan
- Best for familiesRaglan
- Best for investmentRaglan
- Best for best valueRaglan
- Best for best schoolsWhite Rock
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 | Raglan | White Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 61 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,272 | 807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; White Rock answers with public transport access, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. 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, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer White Rock.
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.