Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
Rossmore
36.9/100
Austral vs Rossmore, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralRossmore
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
Rossmore
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
40
Rossmore
17
Population
Austral
6,847
Rossmore
2,241
Metric leadAustral 8Rossmore 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Austral | Rossmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 34.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 53 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 3 |
| Population | 6,847 | 2,241 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austral is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Rossmore is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Austral sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rossmore is further out with more breathing room.
Austral tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Rossmore stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Austral, while Rossmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.