Overall score
Capel Sound
51.3/100
Rosebud
48.9/100
Capel Sound vs Rosebud, VIC suburb comparison
Capel Sound for families and beach lifestyle; Rosebud for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Capel SoundRosebud
Crime rate
Capel Sound
79.0 / 1k
Rosebud
140.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Capel Sound
130
Rosebud
70
Population
Capel Sound
5,246
Rosebud
14,381
Metric leadCapel Sound 7Rosebud 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCapel Sound
- Best for beach lifestyleCapel Sound
- Best for investmentRosebud
- Best for best schoolsCapel Sound
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 | 51.3/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 140.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 30 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 270 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Rosebud stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Capel Sound suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Rosebud is the stronger match for retirees and investors.