Overall score
Haberfield
70.6/100
Rozelle
56.7/100
Haberfield vs Rozelle, NSW Suburb Comparison
Haberfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaberfieldRozelle
Crime rate
Haberfield
27.8 / 1k
Rozelle
55.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haberfield
318
Rozelle
243
Population
Haberfield
6,480
Rozelle
8,553
Metric leadHaberfield 7Rozelle 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHaberfield
- Best for familiesHaberfield
- Best for investmentHaberfield
- Best for best valueHaberfield
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 | Haberfield | Rozelle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.6/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.8 / 1k | 55.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 318 | 243 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 71 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 10.6% |
| Population | 6,480 | 8,553 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haberfield is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Rozelle is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Haberfield tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Rozelle stands out for parks and reserves, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Haberfield, while Rozelle remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.