Rosebud vs Safety Beach
Rosebud (median $756,300) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Safety Beach ($1,055,000).
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Rosebud and Safety Beach side by side
| Measure | Rosebud | Safety Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $756,300 | $1,055,000 |
| Median unit | $728,000 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 14,381 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 24.0°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
Rosebud scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Safety Beach (1035) sits above Rosebud (1001).
- For buyers
- Rosebud is the lower entry point at $756,300 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Safety Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1001).
Rosebud vs Safety Beach: common questions
Is Rosebud or Safety Beach cheaper to buy in?
Rosebud has the lower median house price at $756,300, roughly 28% below Safety Beach ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rosebud or Safety Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Safety Beach scores 1035 vs 1001 in Rosebud. 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 is more walkable, Rosebud or Safety Beach?
Rosebud scores 58/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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