Overall score
Rose Bay
41.0/100
Warrane
51.0/100
Rose Bay for retirees and families; Warrane for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rose Bay
41.0/100
Warrane
51.0/100
Crime rate
Rose Bay
3179.9 / 1k
Warrane
1326.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rose Bay
19
Warrane
63
Population
Rose Bay
1,188
Warrane
2,695
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.
Put side by side, Rose Bay is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Warrane is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Warrane sits among greener hillside streets, while Rose Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Rose Bay tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Warrane stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Rose Bay sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Warrane.
Choose Rose Bay if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Warrane for investors and value-focused buyers.