Rosebery vs Zetland
Zetland (median $2,280,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Rosebery ($2,299,000). Over the past year, Zetland (+0.2%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Rosebery (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Rosebery and Zetland side by side
| Measure | Rosebery | Zetland |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,299,000 | $2,280,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $1,040,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | +0.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $945/wk | $1050/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 27.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 70.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,533 | 12,622 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1101 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosebery (1060) sits above Zetland (1053). Rosebery skews owner-occupied (47%), Zetland runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
- For buyers
- Zetland is the lower entry point at $2,280,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rosebery delivers the better gross yield (2.94% vs 2.62%), but Zetland has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Rosebery edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1053). Rosebery also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rosebery vs Zetland: common questions
Is Rosebery or Zetland cheaper to buy in?
Zetland has the lower median house price at $2,280,000, roughly 1% below Rosebery ($2,299,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rosebery or Zetland?
Over the past 12 months, Zetland grew +0.2% vs -0.3% in Rosebery, a gap of 0.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Rosebery or Zetland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosebery scores 1060 vs 1053 in Zetland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rosebery or Zetland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Rosebery vs 2.62% in Zetland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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