Chelona vs Rosella
Rosella scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosella (985) sits above Chelona (963). Chelona skews owner-occupied (94%), Rosella runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Chelona and Rosella side by side
| Measure | Chelona | Rosella |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 120 | 78 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1456 mm | 1456 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Rosella edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 963). Chelona also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelona vs Rosella: common questions
Does Chelona or Rosella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosella scores 985 vs 963 in Chelona. 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, Chelona or Rosella?
Rosella scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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