Hodgson Vale vs Rockmount
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockmount (1020) sits above Hodgson Vale (1003).
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Hodgson Vale and Rockmount side by side
| Measure | Hodgson Vale | Rockmount |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,444 | 82 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 761 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 30.2°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
- 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
- Rockmount edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1003). Hodgson Vale also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hodgson Vale vs Rockmount: common questions
Does Hodgson Vale or Rockmount have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockmount scores 1020 vs 1003 in Hodgson Vale. 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.
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