Rockingham vs Shoalwater, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rockingham | Shoalwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.7/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 138 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 88 |
| Population | 15,312 | 4,368 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesShoalwater
- Best for familiesRockingham
- Best for beach lifestyleRockingham
- Best for investmentRockingham
- Best for best valueRockingham
- Best for best schoolsShoalwater
Comparison summary
Rockingham (WA) and Shoalwater (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rockingham (WA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rockingham (WA); Housing (desirability) favours Rockingham (WA); Parks & reserves favours Rockingham (WA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Shoalwater (WA), Families → Rockingham (WA), Beach lifestyle → Rockingham (WA), Investment → Rockingham (WA).