Side by sideSuburb comparison

Berala vs Rookwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rookwood (1049) sits above Berala (1004).

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

Rookwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1004). Rookwood also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBerala vs Rookwood

Common questions

Does Berala or Rookwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rookwood scores 1049 vs 1004 in Berala. 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

Berala
Metric
Rookwood

Price & Market

$1,500,000
Median house
$530,000
Median unit
+5.2%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$800/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$800/wk
$795/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$795/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied
100.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
2
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
8,757
Population
3
37
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1004
Avg ICSEA
1049

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).