Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Rockingham vs Garden Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garden Island (1006) sits above East Rockingham (959).

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

Garden Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 959).

Common questionsEast Rockingham vs Garden Island

Common questions

Does East Rockingham or Garden Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garden Island scores 1006 vs 959 in East Rockingham. 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

East Rockingham
Metric
Garden Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
311
Population
772
63
Median age
24

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
3
959
Avg ICSEA
1006

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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