Overall score
Hazelwood Park
54.7/100
Rosslyn Park
43.3/100
Hazelwood Park for retirees and families; Rosslyn Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelwood Park
54.7/100
Rosslyn Park
43.3/100
Crime rate
Hazelwood Park
14.9 / 1k
Rosslyn Park
23.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelwood Park
85
Rosslyn Park
26
Population
Hazelwood Park
1,953
Rosslyn Park
1,469
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 | Hazelwood Park | Rosslyn Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.3/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.9 / 1k | 23.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 9 |
| Walkability | 42.5/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 11 |
| Population | 1,953 | 1,469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Hazelwood Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Rosslyn Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Hazelwood Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Rosslyn Park answers with a calmer planning outlook.
Hazelwood Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Rosslyn Park is the stronger match for investors.