Overall score
Balmain East
61.0/100
Rozelle
56.7/100
Balmain East vs Rozelle, NSW Suburb Comparison
Balmain East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balmain EastRozelle
Crime rate
Balmain East
60.2 / 1k
Rozelle
55.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmain East
101
Rozelle
243
Population
Balmain East
1,900
Rozelle
8,553
Metric leadBalmain East 4Rozelle 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalmain East
- Best for familiesBalmain East
- Best for investmentBalmain East
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 | Balmain East | Rozelle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 55.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 51 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 243 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 71 |
| Green cover | 15.2% | 10.6% |
| Population | 1,900 | 8,553 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balmain East is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Rozelle is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Balmain East pulls ahead on parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rozelle is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Families may find Balmain East the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rozelle.
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.