Overall score
Legana
54.7/100
Rosevears
56.3/100
Legana for families and value; Rosevears for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Legana
54.7/100
Rosevears
56.3/100
Crime rate
Legana
18.3 / 1k
Rosevears
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Legana
72
Rosevears
9
Population
Legana
4,719
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 | Legana | Rosevears |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 3 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 9 |
| Green cover | 30.1% | 38.9% |
| Population | 4,719 | 365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Legana is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Rosevears is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Legana tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Rosevears stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Legana sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Rosevears.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Legana, while Rosevears 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.