Overall score
Horningsea Park
49.9/100
Rossmore
36.9/100
Horningsea Park vs Rossmore, NSW suburb comparison
Horningsea Park for retirees and families; Rossmore for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horningsea ParkRossmore
Crime rate
Horningsea Park
20.8 / 1k
Rossmore
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horningsea Park
27
Rossmore
17
Population
Horningsea Park
3,673
Rossmore
2,241
Metric leadHorningsea Park 8Rossmore 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHorningsea Park
- Best for familiesHorningsea Park
- Best for investmentRossmore
- Best for best valueHorningsea Park
- Best for best schoolsHorningsea Park
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 | Horningsea Park | Rossmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 34.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 53 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 3 |
| Population | 3,673 | 2,241 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horningsea Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Rossmore is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Horningsea Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Rossmore answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
Horningsea Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Rossmore is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.