Overall score
Fulham
37.8/100
Rosedale
38.2/100
Fulham vs Rosedale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Fulham for schools; Rosedale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FulhamRosedale
Crime rate
Fulham
94.0 / 1k
Rosedale
169.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fulham
1
Rosedale
4
Population
Fulham
994
Rosedale
1,729
Metric leadFulham 3Rosedale 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Fulham | Rosedale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.0 / 1k | 169.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 17.7% |
| Population | 994 | 1,729 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Fulham is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Rosedale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Fulham tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Rosedale stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Fulham generally means more mid-market housing value, while Rosedale leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Fulham the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rosedale.
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.