Townsville City vs Rockingham suburb comparison (QLD vs WA)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Townsville City | Rockingham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | — | 138 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 415 | 225 |
| Population | 2,945 | 15,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesRockingham
- Best for investmentRockingham
- Best for best valueRockingham
Comparison summary
Townsville City and Rockingham (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: Families → Rockingham (WA), Investment → Rockingham (WA), Best value → Rockingham (WA).