Overall score
Rossmoyne
55.4/100
Willetton
56.2/100
Rossmoyne for families and schools; Willetton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rossmoyne
55.4/100
Willetton
56.2/100
Crime rate
Rossmoyne
73.0 / 1k
Willetton
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rossmoyne
139
Willetton
510
Population
Rossmoyne
3,638
Willetton
19,262
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 | Rossmoyne | Willetton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 90 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 139 | 510 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Population | 3,638 | 19,262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Rossmoyne is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Willetton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Rossmoyne sits closer to the city centre, whereas Willetton is in a middle-ring position.
Rossmoyne pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Willetton is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Rossmoyne the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Willetton.
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.