Balmain East vs Rozelle, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain East | Rozelle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.9/100 | 14.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.6 / 1k | 52.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 51 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 219 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 47 |
| Population | 1,900 | 8,553 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Balmain East and Rozelle offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rozelle leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rozelle; Housing (desirability) favours Rozelle; Crime rate favours Rozelle. Quick verdicts: Best value → Rozelle, Best schools → Rozelle.