Overall score
Derwent Park
56.3/100
Rosetta
51.7/100
Derwent Park vs Rosetta, TAS suburb comparison
Derwent Park for families and schools; Rosetta for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Derwent ParkRosetta
Crime rate
Derwent Park
4444.2 / 1k
Rosetta
1393.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Derwent Park
83
Rosetta
49
Population
Derwent Park
872
Rosetta
2,833
Metric leadDerwent Park 4Rosetta 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRosetta
- Best for familiesDerwent Park
- Best for best schoolsDerwent Park
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 | Derwent Park | Rosetta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4444.2 / 1k | 1393.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 23 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 49 |
| Population | 872 | 2,833 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Derwent Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Rosetta is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Derwent Park is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Rosetta answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rosetta, while Derwent Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.