Austral vs Rossmore
The verdict
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $5.35M in Rossmore. Austral rates higher for liveability (42 vs 16). Austral is closer to the coast (30.9 km vs 33.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rossmore rates higher (30 vs 21/100 in Austral).
Scores
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 34 |
| Transport | 44 | 42 |
| Education | 57 | 44 |
| Liveability | 42 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,847 | 2,241 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,168 | $1,827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.4 |
Growth: Austral High Growth · Rossmore High Growth
Property
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $5.35M |
| Median unit price | $783K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 402 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,081 | 669 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,456 | 5,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austral · Rossmore
Transport
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 111 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.9 km | 33.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 40.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 14.6 km |
Population & growth
| Austral | Rossmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,847 | 2,241 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,264 | 4,014 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,924 | 14,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 15.69% | 15.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austral or Rossmore?
Rossmore has the higher residential safety score (Austral 21/100 vs Rossmore 30/100).
Which is more affordable, Austral or Rossmore?
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $5.35M.
Which has better schools, Austral or Rossmore?
Austral has a higher average school ICSEA (Austral 1062 vs Rossmore 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austral or Rossmore?
Austral has the higher transport score (Austral 44/100 vs Rossmore 42/100).
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