Lindfield vs Roseville
The verdict
Roseville is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.03M versus $4.15M in Lindfield. Roseville rates higher for liveability (100 vs 95). Roseville is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 11.7 km).
Scores
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 98 |
| Transport | 96 | 97 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,943 | 10,340 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,833 | $3,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.5% | 74.2% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lindfield High Growth · Roseville High Growth
Property
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.15M | $4.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.20M | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | 21.6% | 3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,350 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 126 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 46 | 39 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,102 | 1,934 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,180 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lindfield · Roseville
Transport
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 12 |
| Parks | 17 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 38 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.2 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lindfield | Roseville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,943 | 10,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,323 | 10,699 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,950 | 16,961 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lindfield or Roseville?
Lindfield has the higher residential safety score (Lindfield 100/100 vs Roseville 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.03M versus $4.15M.
Which has better schools, Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville has a higher average school ICSEA (Lindfield 1148 vs Roseville 1180; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lindfield or Roseville?
Roseville has the higher transport score (Lindfield 96/100 vs Roseville 97/100).
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