Side by sideSuburb comparison

Arncliffe vs Rockdale Dc.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arncliffe (1076) sits above Rockdale Dc (1064).

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

Arncliffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1064).

Common questionsArncliffe vs Rockdale Dc

Common questions

Does Arncliffe or Rockdale Dc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arncliffe scores 1076 vs 1064 in Rockdale Dc. 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

Arncliffe
Metric
Rockdale Dc

Price & Market

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

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$391/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
12,023
Population
28,027
34
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1076
Avg ICSEA
1064

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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