Flagstaff Gully vs Rose Bay
Rose Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rose Bay (1032) sits above Flagstaff Gully (1017).
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Flagstaff Gully and Rose Bay side by side
| Measure | Flagstaff Gully | Rose Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $340/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 22.9°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
- Rose Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1017).
Flagstaff Gully vs Rose Bay: common questions
Does Flagstaff Gully or Rose Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rose Bay scores 1032 vs 1017 in Flagstaff Gully. 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, Flagstaff Gully or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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