Dundas vs Rosehill
Rosehill (median $1,320,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Dundas ($1,800,000). Over the past year, Dundas (+12.1%) ran 27.8 percentage points ahead of Rosehill (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
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Dundas and Rosehill side by side
| Measure | Dundas | Rosehill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,800,000 | $1,320,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.1% | -15.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $605/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 29.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 68.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1050 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 20 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,959 | 4,047 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 890 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.2°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
Rosehill scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dundas (1071) sits above Rosehill (1050). Dundas skews owner-occupied (63%), Rosehill runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
- For buyers
- Rosehill is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rosehill delivers the better gross yield (2.84% vs 2.60%), but Dundas has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Dundas edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1050). Dundas also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dundas vs Rosehill: common questions
Is Dundas or Rosehill cheaper to buy in?
Rosehill has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 27% below Dundas ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dundas or Rosehill?
Over the past 12 months, Dundas grew +12.1% vs -15.7% in Rosehill, a gap of 27.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dundas or Rosehill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dundas scores 1071 vs 1050 in Rosehill. 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, Dundas or Rosehill?
Rosehill scores 20/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dundas or Rosehill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Rosehill vs 2.60% in Dundas. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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