Glen Alpine vs Rosemeadow
The verdict
Rosemeadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.34M in Glen Alpine. Glen Alpine rates higher for education (56 vs 43). Rosemeadow is closer to the coast (22.9 km vs 25.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Alpine rates higher (94 vs 62/100 in Rosemeadow).
Scores
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 54 |
| Transport | 56 | 54 |
| Education | 56 | 43 |
| Liveability | 59 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,429 | 8,007 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,669 | $1,708 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.6% | 24.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.1% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Glen Alpine High Growth · Rosemeadow High Growth
Property
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $970K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $758K |
| House price YoY | 18.1% | 15.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 187 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 271 | 699 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,484 | 5,795 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Alpine · Rosemeadow
Transport
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 152 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.4 km | 22.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.6 km | 46.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Alpine | Rosemeadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,429 | 8,007 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,732 | 8,554 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,775 | 15,864 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Alpine or Rosemeadow?
Glen Alpine has the higher residential safety score (Glen Alpine 94/100 vs Rosemeadow 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Alpine or Rosemeadow?
Rosemeadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.34M.
Which has better public transport, Glen Alpine or Rosemeadow?
Glen Alpine has the higher transport score (Glen Alpine 56/100 vs Rosemeadow 54/100).
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