Capel Sound vs Rosebud
The verdict
Capel Sound is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $764K in Rosebud. Capel Sound rates higher for transport (33 vs 26). Rosebud rates higher for liveability (79 vs 67). Capel Sound is closer to the coast (950 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Capel Sound rates higher (54 vs 49/100 in Rosebud).
Scores
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 50 |
| Transport | 33 | 26 |
| Education | 42 | 44 |
| Liveability | 67 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,246 | 14,381 |
| Median age | 59 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $950 | $1,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Capel Sound Moderate Growth · Rosebud Moderate Growth
Property
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $758K | $764K |
| Median unit price | $651K | $671K |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | -5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 705 | 807 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 223 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 438 | 452 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,499 | 8,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 989 |
See the full school list on each profile: Capel Sound · Rosebud
Transport
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 200 | 199 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 27.1 km | 23.9 km |
Liveability
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 24 |
| Parks | 13 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 950 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.6 km | 62.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Capel Sound | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,246 | 14,381 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,327 | 14,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,994 | 16,431 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Capel Sound or Rosebud?
Capel Sound has the higher residential safety score (Capel Sound 54/100 vs Rosebud 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Capel Sound or Rosebud?
Capel Sound is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $764K.
Which has better schools, Capel Sound or Rosebud?
Rosebud has a higher average school ICSEA (Capel Sound 957 vs Rosebud 989; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Capel Sound or Rosebud?
Capel Sound has the higher transport score (Capel Sound 33/100 vs Rosebud 26/100).
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