Overall score
Lanena
46.3/100
Rosevears
56.3/100
Lanena for schools; Rosevears for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lanena
46.3/100
Rosevears
56.3/100
Crime rate
Lanena
18.3 / 1k
Rosevears
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lanena
1
Rosevears
9
Population
Lanena
343
Rosevears
365
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 | Lanena | Rosevears |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 9 |
| Green cover | 78.1% | 38.9% |
| Population | 343 | 365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Lanena reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Rosevears is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Lanena sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Rosevears is more regionally self-contained.
Lanena tends to lead on a country-town feel and a mature, settled community, while Rosevears stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Lanena sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Rosevears.
Lanena suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Rosevears is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.