Macleod vs Rosanna
The verdict
Macleod is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.26M in Rosanna. Rosanna rates higher for education (89 vs 84). Rosanna is closer to the coast (15.9 km vs 17.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosanna rates higher (90 vs 77/100 in Macleod).
Scores
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 99 |
| Education | 84 | 89 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,892 | 8,616 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,966 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Macleod Moderate Growth · Rosanna Moderate Growth
Property
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $779K | $841K |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | -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
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 142 | 81 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,245 | 2,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,127 |
Transport
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 480 m |
Liveability
| Macleod | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 11 |
| Parks | 29 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.6 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Macleod | Rosanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,892 | 8,616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,945 | 9,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,217 | 10,641 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macleod or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher residential safety score (Macleod 77/100 vs Rosanna 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Macleod or Rosanna?
Macleod is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Macleod or Rosanna?
Rosanna has a higher average school ICSEA (Macleod 1003 vs Rosanna 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macleod or Rosanna?
Rosanna has the higher transport score (Macleod 98/100 vs Rosanna 99/100).
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