Overall score
Magill
53.6/100
Rostrevor
49.1/100
Magill for schools; Rostrevor for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Magill
53.6/100
Rostrevor
49.1/100
Crime rate
Magill
25.6 / 1k
Rostrevor
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Magill
264
Rostrevor
66
Population
Magill
9,693
Rostrevor
8,452
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 | Magill | Rostrevor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.6 / 1k | 16.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 117 | 126 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 13.4% |
| Population | 9,693 | 8,452 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Magill reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Rostrevor is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Magill tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Rostrevor stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Families may find Magill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rostrevor.
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.