Nightcliff vs Rosebery
The verdict
Nightcliff rates higher for education (74 vs 37). Rosebery rates higher for liveability (81 vs 68). Nightcliff is closer to the coast (570 m vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosebery rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Nightcliff).
Scores
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 55 |
| Transport | 48 | 44 |
| Education | 74 | 37 |
| Liveability | 68 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,884 | 4,127 |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,051 | $2,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.9% | 28.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Nightcliff Moderate Growth · Rosebery High Growth
Property
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 335 | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,107 | 800 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nightcliff · Rosebery
Transport
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 570 m | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 630 m | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 20.4 km |
Population & growth
| Nightcliff | Rosebery | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,884 | 4,127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,125 | 4,279 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,417 | 7,006 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nightcliff or Rosebery?
Rosebery has the higher residential safety score (Nightcliff 70/100 vs Rosebery 85/100).
Which has better schools, Nightcliff or Rosebery?
Nightcliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Nightcliff 1058 vs Rosebery 972; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nightcliff or Rosebery?
Nightcliff has the higher transport score (Nightcliff 48/100 vs Rosebery 44/100).
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