Side by sideSuburb comparison

Budgong vs Red Rocks.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Rocks (971) sits above Budgong (960).

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

Red Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 960).

Common questionsBudgong vs Red Rocks

Common questions

Does Budgong or Red Rocks have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Rocks scores 971 vs 960 in Budgong. 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

Budgong
Metric
Red Rocks

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
106.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
87
Population
3
56
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
20
960
Avg ICSEA
971

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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