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Hillsborough (Maitland) vs Rosebrook

The verdict

Rosebrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $2.10M in Hillsborough (Maitland). Rosebrook rates higher for education (43 vs 20). Rosebrook is closer to the coast (38.4 km vs 41.3 km).

Scores

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Overall1421
Transport00
Education2043
Liveability2424

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Population5073
Median age4646
Median household income (wk)$2,333$2,583
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%27.1%
Born in Australia86.0%78.1%
Avg household size3.12.8

Growth: Hillsborough (Maitland) High Growth · Rosebrook High Growth

Property

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Median house price$2.10M$1.25M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$620$620
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available0
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available0
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available1,370

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Hillsborough (Maitland) · Rosebrook

Transport

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.1 km7.3 km

Liveability

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)41.3 km38.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)140.2 km140.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)18.5 km16.0 km

Population & growth

Hillsborough (Maitland)Rosebrook
Population (2021)5073
Estimated 20255682
Projected 204172105
Annual growth rate2.87%2.95%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hillsborough (Maitland) or Rosebrook?

Rosebrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $2.10M.

Which has better public transport, Hillsborough (Maitland) or Rosebrook?

Hillsborough (Maitland) and Rosebrook have similar transport scores.

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