Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dean vs Rocklyn.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dean (1022) sits above Rocklyn (1014).

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

Dean edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1014).

Common questionsDean vs Rocklyn

Common questions

Does Dean or Rocklyn have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dean scores 1022 vs 1014 in Rocklyn. 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

Dean
Metric
Rocklyn

Price & Market

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

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$207/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
132
Population
43
38
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
1022
Avg ICSEA
1014

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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