Eureka vs Rosebank
Rosebank (median $1,300,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Eureka ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Eureka (+3.3%) ran 10.1 percentage points ahead of Rosebank (-6.8%) on house-price growth.
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Eureka and Rosebank side by side
| Measure | Eureka | Rosebank |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.3% | -6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 353 | 423 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1644 mm | 1754 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eureka (1045) sits above Rosebank (1033). Rosebank skews owner-occupied (80%), Eureka runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Rosebank is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 16% 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: Rosebank delivers the better gross yield (2.48% vs 2.08%), but Eureka 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
- Eureka edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1033).
Eureka vs Rosebank: common questions
Is Eureka or Rosebank cheaper to buy in?
Rosebank has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 16% below Eureka ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eureka or Rosebank?
Over the past 12 months, Eureka grew +3.3% vs -6.8% in Rosebank, a gap of 10.1 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 Eureka or Rosebank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eureka scores 1045 vs 1033 in Rosebank. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Eureka or Rosebank?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Rosebank vs 2.08% in Eureka. 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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