Malua Bay vs Rosedale
The verdict
Rosedale is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $945K in Malua Bay. Rosedale rates higher for education (52 vs 43).
Scores
Malua BayRosedale
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 52 |
| Liveability | 33 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,071 | 225 |
| Median age | 52 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,423 | $1,531 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Malua Bay Moderate Growth · Rosedale Moderate Growth
Property
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $945K | $938K |
| Median unit price | $712K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 23.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 290 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 435 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,801 | 2,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Malua Bay · Rosedale
Transport
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 91.2 km | 93.3 km |
Liveability
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 231.8 km | 234.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Malua Bay | Rosedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,071 | 225 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,132 | 232 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,296 | 249 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Malua Bay or Rosedale?
Rosedale is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $945K.
Which has better public transport, Malua Bay or Rosedale?
Malua Bay and Rosedale have similar transport scores.
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