Rosehill vs Rydalmere
The verdict
Rosehill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.89M in Rydalmere. Rosehill rates higher for education (84 vs 75). Rydalmere rates higher for transport (90 vs 63). Rydalmere has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 63 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rydalmere rates higher (70 vs 20/100 in Rosehill).
Scores
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 86 |
| Transport | 63 | 90 |
| Education | 84 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 7,274 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,763 | $1,871 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.5% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 30.3% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Rosehill High Growth · Rydalmere High Growth
Property
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.89M |
| Median unit price | $530K | $764K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 618 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 395 | 344 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,116 | 5,155 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 1,054 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rosehill · Rydalmere
Transport
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 15 |
| Parks | 4 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 16.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Rosehill | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,047 | 7,274 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,531 | 7,898 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,406 | 12,272 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.86% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Rydalmere has the higher residential safety score (Rosehill 20/100 vs Rydalmere 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Rosehill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.89M.
Which has better schools, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Rosehill has a higher average school ICSEA (Rosehill 1068 vs Rydalmere 1054; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Rydalmere has the higher transport score (Rosehill 63/100 vs Rydalmere 90/100).
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