McCrae vs Rosebud
The verdict
Rosebud is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $1.30M in McCrae. McCrae rates higher for education (52 vs 44). Rosebud rates higher for liveability (79 vs 50). McCrae is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosebud rates higher (49 vs 37/100 in McCrae).
Scores
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 50 |
| Transport | 26 | 26 |
| Education | 52 | 44 |
| Liveability | 50 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,311 | 14,381 |
| Median age | 55 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,433 | $1,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: McCrae Moderate Growth · Rosebud Moderate Growth
Property
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $764K |
| Median unit price | $802K | $671K |
| House price YoY | 21.9% | -5.0% |
| 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
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,178 | 807 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 272 | 223 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 211 | 452 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,923 | 8,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 989 |
Transport
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 199 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.7 km | 23.9 km |
Liveability
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 24 |
| Parks | 5 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.3 km | 62.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| McCrae | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,311 | 14,381 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,362 | 14,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,783 | 16,431 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McCrae or Rosebud?
Rosebud has the higher residential safety score (McCrae 37/100 vs Rosebud 49/100).
Which is more affordable, McCrae or Rosebud?
Rosebud is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $1.30M.
Which has better public transport, McCrae or Rosebud?
McCrae and Rosebud have similar transport scores.
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