Burbank vs Rochedale
Rochedale scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rochedale (1085) sits above Burbank (1061). Burbank skews owner-occupied (86%), Rochedale runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Burbank and Rochedale side by side
| Measure | Burbank | Rochedale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $970/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,051 | 7,633 |
| Median age | 48 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1037 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.9°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
- Rochedale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1061).
Burbank vs Rochedale: common questions
Does Burbank or Rochedale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rochedale scores 1085 vs 1061 in Burbank. 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, Burbank or Rochedale?
Rochedale scores 22/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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