Is Annandale or Rozelle more expensive?

Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.22M in Rozelle.

Which is better for renters — Annandale or Rozelle?

Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $870/wk in Rozelle, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.

Is Annandale or Rozelle at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Annandale vs Rozelle?

Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Rozelle has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Annandale vs Rozelle: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Annandale commands a $128K premium on median property price over Rozelle; Annandale is $71/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Inner West

Annandale

2038

Inner West

Rozelle

2039

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Annandale (2038) and Rozelle (2039) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Annandale	Rozelle
SAFETYSafety Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.35M	$2.22M
Median unit price	$984K	$1.50M
Median weekly rent	$799/wk	$870/wk
Annual price growth	+6.6%▲	-3.4%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Annandale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
Walkability percentile	80▲	70

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Annandale if...

Annandale leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

Choose Rozelle if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Annandale or Rozelle more expensive?: Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.22M in Rozelle.
Which is better for renters — Annandale or Rozelle?: Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $870/wk in Rozelle, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
Is Annandale or Rozelle at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Annandale vs Rozelle?: Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Rozelle has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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