Eight Mile Plains vs Rochedale
Eight Mile Plains scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rochedale (1085) sits above Eight Mile Plains (1060). Rochedale skews owner-occupied (76%), Eight Mile Plains runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Eight Mile Plains and Rochedale side by side
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains | Rochedale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,410,000 | – |
| Median unit | $607,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $970/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,326 | 7,633 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.9°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
- Rochedale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1060). Rochedale also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eight Mile Plains vs Rochedale: common questions
Does Eight Mile Plains or Rochedale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rochedale scores 1085 vs 1060 in Eight Mile Plains. 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, Eight Mile Plains or Rochedale?
Eight Mile Plains scores 44/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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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