Side by sideSuburb comparison

Andrews vs Rochester.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Andrews edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Andrews (1001) sits above Rochester (994).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Andrews edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 994).

Common questionsAndrews vs Rochester

Common questions

Does Andrews or Rochester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Andrews scores 1001 vs 994 in Rochester. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Andrews
Metric
Rochester

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$183/wk
$60/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
67.0%
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
5
54
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
5
1001
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).