Overall score
Rockdale
61.6/100
Sans Souci
61.4/100
Rockdale vs Sans Souci, NSW suburb comparison
Rockdale for schools; Sans Souci for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RockdaleSans Souci
Crime rate
Rockdale
53.9 / 1k
Sans Souci
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rockdale
241
Sans Souci
227
Population
Rockdale
15,475
Sans Souci
10,864
Metric leadRockdale 7Sans Souci 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSans Souci
- Best for familiesSans Souci
- Best for investmentSans Souci
- Best for best valueSans Souci
- Best for best schoolsRockdale
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 | Rockdale | Sans Souci |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.4/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.9 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 99 | 95 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 241 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 26 |
| Population | 15,475 | 10,864 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rockdale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sans Souci is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Rockdale pulls ahead on schools and education options and public transport access, whereas Sans Souci is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sans Souci, while Rockdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.