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
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 51 |
| Transport | 50 | 34 |
| Education | 79 | 86 |
| Liveability | 67 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,452 | 1,024 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,791 | $2,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Rostrevor Moderate Growth · Woodforde Declining
Property
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.49M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 177 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 83 | 293 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,739 | 2,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,089 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rostrevor · Woodforde
Transport
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.5 km | 17.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.2 km | 10.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Rostrevor | Woodforde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,452 | 1,024 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,132 | 1,092 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,530 | 1,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 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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