Dawes Point vs The Rocks
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dawes Point (1122) sits above The Rocks (1120).
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Dawes Point and The Rocks side by side
| Measure | Dawes Point | The Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,700,000 | – |
| Median unit | $443,520 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $1250/wk |
| Unit rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1120 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 385 | – |
| Median age | 55 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1139 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
- Dawes Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1120).
Dawes Point vs The Rocks: common questions
Does Dawes Point or The Rocks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dawes Point scores 1122 vs 1120 in The Rocks. 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.
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