Heidelberg West vs Rosanna
The verdict
Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $1.26M in Rosanna. Rosanna rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). Heidelberg West is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 15.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosanna rates higher (90 vs 5/100 in Heidelberg West).
Scores
| Heidelberg West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 93 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 74 | 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 West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,252 | 8,616 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,257 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Heidelberg West Moderate Growth · Rosanna Moderate Growth
Property
| Heidelberg West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $777K | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $641K | $841K |
| House price YoY | -0.7% | -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 West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,695 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,276 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,123 | 81 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,612 | 2,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heidelberg West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heidelberg West · Rosanna
Transport
| Heidelberg West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 480 m |
Liveability
| Heidelberg West | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 11 |
| Parks | 8 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.0 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Heidelberg West | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,252 | 8,616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,015 | 9,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,486 | 10,641 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heidelberg West or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher residential safety score (Heidelberg West 5/100 vs Rosanna 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Heidelberg West or Rosanna?
Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Heidelberg West or Rosanna?
Rosanna has a higher average school ICSEA (Heidelberg West 1028 vs Rosanna 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heidelberg West or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher transport score (Heidelberg West 77/100 vs Rosanna 99/100).
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