Narwee vs Roselands
The verdict
Narwee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.60M in Roselands. Narwee rates higher for transport (96 vs 81). Narwee has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 54 min). On the separate residential safety score, Roselands rates higher (87 vs 60/100 in Narwee).
Scores
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 81 |
| Transport | 96 | 81 |
| Education | 70 | 65 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,411 | 12,356 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,431 | $1,685 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 44.0% | 56.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Narwee Stable · Roselands Stable
Property
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.60M |
| Median unit price | $713K | $575K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $810 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 628 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,934 | 3,982 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narwee · Roselands
Transport
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Narwee | Roselands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,411 | 12,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,489 | 12,964 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,936 | 13,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narwee or Roselands?
Roselands has the higher residential safety score (Narwee 60/100 vs Roselands 87/100).
Which is more affordable, Narwee or Roselands?
Narwee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.60M.
Which has better schools, Narwee or Roselands?
Narwee and Roselands have similar average school ICSEA scores (1001 and 1001).
Which has better public transport, Narwee or Roselands?
Narwee has the higher transport score (Narwee 96/100 vs Roselands 81/100).
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