Overall score
Otago
36.6/100
Rose Bay
41.0/100
Otago vs Rose Bay, TAS suburb comparison
Otago for investment and value; Rose Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OtagoRose Bay
Crime rate
Otago
5684.9 / 1k
Rose Bay
3179.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Otago
18
Rose Bay
19
Population
Otago
596
Rose Bay
1,188
Metric leadOtago 5Rose Bay 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Otago is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Rose Bay is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Otago tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Rose Bay stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Otago sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Rose Bay.
Otago suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Rose Bay is the stronger match for retirees and families.