Arthurs Seat vs Rosebud, VIC Suburb Comparison

Arthurs Seat for retirees and families; Rosebud for beach lifestyle and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Arthurs SeatRosebud

Overall score

Arthurs Seat

58.8/100

Rosebud

37.5/100

Crime rate

Arthurs Seat

51.2 / 1k

Rosebud

138.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Arthurs Seat

65

Rosebud

88

Population

Arthurs Seat

414

Rosebud

14,381

Metric leadArthurs Seat 4Rosebud 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryArthurs SeatRosebud
Overall score58.8/10037.5/100
Housing (desirability)46.5/10050.8/100
Crime rate51.2 / 1k138.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools—2
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves125
Public transport stops—30
Walkability4.0/10034.0/100
Nearby amenities6588
Planning activity25270
Green cover7.7%8.8%
Population41414,381
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/103/10

Comparison summary

Arthurs Seat reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Rosebud is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Rosebud is shaped by the coast, Arthurs Seat offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

On the data, Arthurs Seat is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Rosebud answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.

Arthurs Seat suits retirees more clearly, whereas Rosebud is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

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