Rossmoyne vs Shelley
The verdict
Rossmoyne rates higher for transport (80 vs 64). Rossmoyne is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
RossmoyneShelley
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 80 |
| Transport | 80 | 64 |
| Education | 84 | 83 |
| Liveability | 96 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,638 | 4,795 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,146 | $2,186 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 60.2% |
| Born in Australia | 52.7% | 50.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Rossmoyne Moderate Growth · Shelley Moderate Growth
Property
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 302 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 137 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,001 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rossmoyne · Shelley
Transport
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Rossmoyne | Shelley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,638 | 4,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,916 | 5,162 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,010 | 5,285 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rossmoyne or Shelley?
Rossmoyne and Shelley have similar residential safety scores (71 and 71/100).
Which has better schools, Rossmoyne or Shelley?
Rossmoyne and Shelley have similar average school ICSEA scores (1148 and 1148).
Which has better public transport, Rossmoyne or Shelley?
Rossmoyne has the higher transport score (Rossmoyne 80/100 vs Shelley 64/100).
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