Alexandria vs Rosebery
The verdict
Alexandria is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $2.41M in Rosebery. Alexandria rates higher for transport (98 vs 84). Alexandria has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rosebery rates higher (71 vs 32/100 in Alexandria).
Scores
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 91 |
| Transport | 98 | 84 |
| Education | 90 | 89 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 13,533 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,654 | $2,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 61.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 43.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Alexandria Moderate Growth · Rosebery Moderate Growth
Property
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.22M | $2.41M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $898K |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | -30.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 321 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 103 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 311 | 207 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,110 | 3,399 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandria · Rosebery
Transport
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 980 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 25 |
| Parks | 12 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandria | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,649 | 13,533 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,722 | 15,283 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,966 | 16,557 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.67% | 3.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandria or Rosebery?
Rosebery has the higher residential safety score (Alexandria 32/100 vs Rosebery 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Alexandria or Rosebery?
Alexandria is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $2.41M.
Which has better schools, Alexandria or Rosebery?
Rosebery has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexandria 1045 vs Rosebery 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexandria or Rosebery?
Alexandria has the higher transport score (Alexandria 98/100 vs Rosebery 84/100).
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