Avonside vs Rocky Plain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rocky Plain (1038) sits above Avonside (1029). Avonside skews owner-occupied (98%), Rocky Plain runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Avonside and Rocky Plain side by side
| Measure | Avonside | Rocky Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $625/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 157 | 69 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 677 mm | 663 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 24.8°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
- 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
- Rocky Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1029).
Avonside vs Rocky Plain: common questions
Does Avonside or Rocky Plain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rocky Plain scores 1038 vs 1029 in Avonside. 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.
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