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Rostrevor vs Woodforde

The verdict

Rostrevor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.49M in Woodforde. Rostrevor rates higher for liveability (67 vs 39). Woodforde rates higher for education (86 vs 79). Rostrevor is closer to the coast (15.5 km vs 17.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rostrevor rates higher (91 vs 48/100 in Woodforde).

Scores

RostrevorWoodforde
RostrevorWoodforde
Overall6551
Transport5034
Education7986
Liveability6739

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

RostrevorWoodforde
Population8,4521,024
Median age4133
Median household income (wk)$1,791$2,190
Bachelor degree or higher55.3%61.8%
Born in Australia60.1%64.7%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Rostrevor Moderate Growth · Woodforde Declining

Property

RostrevorWoodforde
Median house price$1.29M$1.49M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY18.6%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$690$640
Rental yield (house)2.8%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

RostrevorWoodforde
Residential safety score9148
Break & enter dwelling /100k177293
Motor vehicle theft /100k83293
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)1,7392,832

Total incidents over time

Schools

RostrevorWoodforde
Total schools21
Government20
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0891,064

See the full school list on each profile: Rostrevor · Woodforde

Transport

RostrevorWoodforde
Transport score5034
Train stations00
Bus stops375
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3943
Nearest train station (km)8.1 km9.2 km

Liveability

RostrevorWoodforde
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants40
Parks112
Playgrounds33
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)15.5 km17.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)9.2 km10.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.3 km9.1 km

Population & growth

RostrevorWoodforde
Population (2021)8,4521,024
Estimated 20259,1321,092
Projected 20419,5301,021
Annual growth rate1.95%1.62%

Common questions

Which is safer, Rostrevor or Woodforde?

Rostrevor has the higher residential safety score (Rostrevor 91/100 vs Woodforde 48/100).

Which is more affordable, Rostrevor or Woodforde?

Rostrevor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.49M.

Which has better schools, Rostrevor or Woodforde?

Rostrevor has a higher average school ICSEA (Rostrevor 1089 vs Woodforde 1064; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Rostrevor or Woodforde?

Rostrevor has the higher transport score (Rostrevor 50/100 vs Woodforde 34/100).

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Data sources

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