Heidelberg vs Rosanna
The verdict
Rosanna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.47M in Heidelberg. Heidelberg is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 15.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosanna rates higher (90 vs 56/100 in Heidelberg).
Scores
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 99 |
| Education | 90 | 89 |
| Liveability | 92 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,360 | 8,616 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,012 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.2% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Heidelberg Moderate Growth · Rosanna Moderate Growth
Property
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $651K | $841K |
| House price YoY | 26.4% | -19.8% |
| 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
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 598 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 81 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,625 | 2,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heidelberg · Rosanna
Transport
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 960 m | 480 m |
Liveability
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 11 |
| Parks | 17 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Heidelberg | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,360 | 8,616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,688 | 9,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,090 | 10,641 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heidelberg or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher residential safety score (Heidelberg 56/100 vs Rosanna 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Heidelberg or Rosanna?
Rosanna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Heidelberg or Rosanna?
Heidelberg has a higher average school ICSEA (Heidelberg 1129 vs Rosanna 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heidelberg or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher transport score (Heidelberg 98/100 vs Rosanna 99/100).
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