Overall score
Derwent Park
39.0/100
Rosetta
36.3/100
Derwent Park for schools; Rosetta for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Derwent Park
39.0/100
Rosetta
36.3/100
Crime rate
Derwent Park
79.0 / 1k
Rosetta
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Derwent Park
87
Rosetta
52
Population
Derwent Park
872
Rosetta
2,833
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 | Derwent Park | Rosetta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 36.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 69.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 23 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 52 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 872 | 2,833 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
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 schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Rosetta answers with public transport access, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Derwent Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Rosetta leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Derwent Park the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Rosetta.
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.