Overall score
Rosetta
36.3/100
West Moonah
38.5/100
Rosetta vs West Moonah, TAS Suburb Comparison
Rosetta for retirees; West Moonah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RosettaWest Moonah
Crime rate
Rosetta
79.0 / 1k
West Moonah
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rosetta
52
West Moonah
76
Population
Rosetta
2,833
West Moonah
4,522
Metric leadRosetta 3West Moonah 54 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRosetta
- Best for familiesWest Moonah
- Best for best schoolsWest Moonah
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.
| Category | Rosetta | West Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.7/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 24 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 76 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Population | 2,833 | 4,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rosetta is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West Moonah is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Moonah sits among greener hillside streets, while Rosetta keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Rosetta is stronger for parks and reserves; West Moonah answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Moonah, while Rosetta remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.