Overall score
White Rock
43.4/100
Woree
50.3/100
White Rock for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
White Rock
43.4/100
Woree
50.3/100
Crime rate
White Rock
65.6 / 1k
Woree
65.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
White Rock
16
Woree
113
Population
White Rock
4,918
Woree
5,127
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 | White Rock | Woree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 113 |
| Population | 4,918 | 5,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
White Rock is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Woree is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
White Rock tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Woree stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer White Rock, while Woree remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.