Rosebery vs Waterloo, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rosebery | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 6.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 105.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 538 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 30 |
| Population | 13,533 | 16,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Rosebery (NSW) and Waterloo (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rosebery (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rosebery (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Rosebery (NSW); Crime rate favours Rosebery (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rosebery (NSW), Families → Rosebery (NSW), Best value → Rosebery (NSW), Best schools → Rosebery (NSW).