Overall score
Boneo
42.2/100
Rosebud
37.5/100
Boneo for schools; Rosebud for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boneo
42.2/100
Rosebud
37.5/100
Crime rate
Boneo
91.2 / 1k
Rosebud
138.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
5
Rosebud
88
Population
Boneo
314
Rosebud
14,381
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Boneo | Rosebud |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.2 / 1k | 138.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | — | 30 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 270 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Population | 314 | 14,381 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Boneo is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Rosebud is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Rosebud leans into coastal living, while Boneo feels more inland and suburban in character.
Boneo tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Rosebud stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Boneo the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rosebud.
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.