Overall score
Belmore
46.3/100
Roselands
45.1/100
Belmore vs Roselands, NSW Suburb Comparison
Belmore for retirees and investment; Roselands for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmoreRoselands
Crime rate
Belmore
40.8 / 1k
Roselands
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmore
149
Roselands
156
Population
Belmore
13,781
Roselands
12,356
Metric leadBelmore 8Roselands 41 tiedacross 13 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 | Belmore | Roselands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.8/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 150 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 156 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 22 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Population | 13,781 | 12,356 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmore is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Roselands is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Belmore pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Roselands is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Belmore, while Roselands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.