Rodd Point vs Russell Lea
The verdict
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $3.71M in Rodd Point. Rodd Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Lea rates higher (100 vs 24/100 in Rodd Point).
Scores
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 86 |
| Transport | 80 | 76 |
| Education | 86 | 85 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,380 | 4,920 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,953 | $2,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 69.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Rodd Point Stable · Russell Lea Stable
Property
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.71M | $3.25M |
| Median unit price | $2.70M | $1.37M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,014 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 290 | 102 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 72 | 102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,841 | 1,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rodd Point · Russell Lea
Transport
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.5 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Rodd Point | Russell Lea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,380 | 4,920 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,436 | 5,120 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,422 | 5,070 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rodd Point or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea has the higher residential safety score (Rodd Point 24/100 vs Russell Lea 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Rodd Point or Russell Lea?
Russell Lea is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $3.71M.
Which has better public transport, Rodd Point or Russell Lea?
Rodd Point has the higher transport score (Rodd Point 80/100 vs Russell Lea 76/100).
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