Overall score
Rockingham
64.2/100
Warnbro
61.5/100
Rockingham for retirees and families; Warnbro for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rockingham
64.2/100
Warnbro
61.5/100
Crime rate
Rockingham
877.4 / 1k
Warnbro
1320.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rockingham
225
Warnbro
68
Population
Rockingham
15,312
Warnbro
10,828
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 | Rockingham | Warnbro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.2/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 77.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 877.4 / 1k | 1320.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | — |
| Public transport stops | 138 | 64 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 68 |
| Population | 15,312 | 10,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Rockingham is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Warnbro is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Rockingham pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Warnbro is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Rockingham if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Warnbro for investors and value-focused buyers.