Rosebery vs Zetland
The verdict
Zetland is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.23M versus $2.41M in Rosebery. Rosebery is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rosebery rates higher (71 vs 33/100 in Zetland).
Scores
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 |
| Transport | 84 | 88 |
| Education | 89 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,533 | 12,622 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,274 | $2,192 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.5% | 69.3% |
| Born in Australia | 43.8% | 32.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Rosebery Moderate Growth · Zetland High Growth
Property
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.41M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $898K | $988K |
| House price YoY | -30.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 341 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 412 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,399 | 5,514 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rosebery · Zetland
Transport
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 580 m |
Liveability
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 44 |
| Parks | 14 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Rosebery | Zetland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,533 | 12,622 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,283 | 14,712 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,557 | 19,486 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.09% | 3.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rosebery or Zetland?
Rosebery has the higher residential safety score (Rosebery 71/100 vs Zetland 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Rosebery or Zetland?
Zetland is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.23M versus $2.41M.
Which has better schools, Rosebery or Zetland?
Zetland has a higher average school ICSEA (Rosebery 1086 vs Zetland 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rosebery or Zetland?
Zetland has the higher transport score (Rosebery 84/100 vs Zetland 88/100).
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