Overall score
South West Rocks
52.2/100
Stuarts Point
39.0/100
South West Rocks vs Stuarts Point, NSW suburb comparison
South West Rocks for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South West RocksStuarts Point
Crime rate
South West Rocks
72.2 / 1k
Stuarts Point
75.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South West Rocks
125
Stuarts Point
40
Population
South West Rocks
5,058
Stuarts Point
766
Metric leadSouth West Rocks 7Stuarts Point 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSouth West Rocks
- Best for best valueSouth West Rocks
- Best for best schoolsSouth West Rocks
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 | South West Rocks | Stuarts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.2 / 1k | 75.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 28 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 125 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 3 |
| Population | 5,058 | 766 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
South West Rocks is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Stuarts Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
South West Rocks tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Stuarts Point stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South West Rocks, while Stuarts Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.