Beachmere vs Rothwell
Rothwell scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rothwell (988) sits above Beachmere (965). Beachmere skews owner-occupied (69%), Rothwell runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Beachmere and Rothwell side by side
| Measure | Beachmere | Rothwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 4,782 | 7,538 |
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1132 mm | 1105 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- Rothwell edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 965).
Beachmere vs Rothwell: common questions
Does Beachmere or Rothwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rothwell scores 988 vs 965 in Beachmere. 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, Beachmere or Rothwell?
Rothwell scores 12/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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