East Lindfield vs Roseville
The verdict
Roseville is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.20M versus $4.26M in East Lindfield. Roseville rates higher for transport (97 vs 82). Roseville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 48 min).
Scores
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 |
| Transport | 82 | 97 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 94 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,710 | 10,340 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,457 | $3,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.4% | 74.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: East Lindfield High Growth · Roseville High Growth
Property
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.26M | $4.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,490 | $1,295 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 126 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 54 | 39 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 27 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 701 | 1,693 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,167 | 1,182 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Lindfield · Roseville
Transport
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 8 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 38 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.5 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| East Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,710 | 10,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,839 | 10,699 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,086 | 16,961 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Lindfield or Roseville?
East Lindfield has the higher residential safety score (East Lindfield 100/100 vs Roseville 97/100).
Which is more affordable, East Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.20M versus $4.26M.
Which has better schools, East Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville has a higher average school ICSEA (East Lindfield 1167 vs Roseville 1182; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville has the higher transport score (East Lindfield 82/100 vs Roseville 97/100).
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