Lakemba vs Roselands
The verdict
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.55M in Roselands. Lakemba rates higher for education (74 vs 65). Lakemba has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 54 min). On the separate residential safety score, Roselands rates higher (87 vs 75/100 in Lakemba).
Scores
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 81 |
| Transport | 89 | 81 |
| Education | 74 | 65 |
| Liveability | 94 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,092 | 12,356 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,227 | $1,685 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 32.0% | 56.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Lakemba Moderate Growth · Roselands Stable
Property
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.54M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $511K | $548K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $802 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 486 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,470 | 4,241 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lakemba · Roselands
Transport
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lakemba | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,092 | 12,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,612 | 12,964 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,278 | 13,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lakemba or Roselands?
Roselands has the higher residential safety score (Lakemba 75/100 vs Roselands 87/100).
Which is more affordable, Lakemba or Roselands?
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.55M.
Which has better schools, Lakemba or Roselands?
Lakemba and Roselands have similar average school ICSEA scores (1008 and 1008).
Which has better public transport, Lakemba or Roselands?
Lakemba has the higher transport score (Lakemba 89/100 vs Roselands 81/100).
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