Overall score
Rosetta
51.7/100
West Moonah
61.1/100
West Moonah for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rosetta
51.7/100
West Moonah
61.1/100
Crime rate
Rosetta
1393.2 / 1k
West Moonah
877.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rosetta
49
West Moonah
72
Population
Rosetta
2,833
West Moonah
4,522
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 | Rosetta | West Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1393.2 / 1k | 877.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 24 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 72 |
| Population | 2,833 | 4,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families 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.