Overall score
Capel Sound
37.5/100
Rosebud
37.5/100
Capel Sound vs Rosebud, VIC Suburb Comparison
Capel Sound for retirees and families; Rosebud for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Capel SoundRosebud
Crime rate
Capel Sound
90.1 / 1k
Rosebud
138.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Capel Sound
134
Rosebud
88
Population
Capel Sound
5,246
Rosebud
14,381
Metric leadCapel Sound 7Rosebud 42 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 retireesCapel Sound
- Best for familiesCapel Sound
- Best for beach lifestyleCapel Sound
- Best for investmentRosebud
- Best for best valueRosebud
- Best for best schoolsRosebud
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 | Capel Sound | Rosebud |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.1 / 1k | 138.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 30 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 270 |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| Population | 5,246 | 14,381 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Capel Sound is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Rosebud is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Capel Sound tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Rosebud stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
Capel Sound suits families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Rosebud is the stronger match for investors.
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.