Overall score
Mansfield Park
42.8/100
Rosewater
46.3/100
Mansfield Park for value; Rosewater for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mansfield Park
42.8/100
Rosewater
46.3/100
Crime rate
Mansfield Park
51.5 / 1k
Rosewater
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mansfield Park
107
Rosewater
126
Population
Mansfield Park
4,608
Rosewater
3,582
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 | Mansfield Park | Rosewater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.0/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 15 |
| Walkability | 29.5/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 41 |
| Population | 4,608 | 3,582 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Mansfield Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Rosewater is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Mansfield Park sits closer to the city centre, whereas Rosewater is in a middle-ring position.
Mansfield Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Rosewater stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Mansfield Park if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Rosewater for retirees and families.