Overall score
Gray
36.6/100
Rosebery
47.0/100
Gray for families and investment; Rosebery for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gray
36.6/100
Rosebery
47.0/100
Crime rate
Gray
74.3 / 1k
Rosebery
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gray
59
Rosebery
56
Population
Gray
3,142
Rosebery
4,127
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 | Gray | Rosebery |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.3 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 17 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 56 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Population | 3,142 | 4,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Gray reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Rosebery is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Gray tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Rosebery stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Gray generally means more approachable housing costs, while Rosebery leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Gray the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rosebery.
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.