Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hodgson Vale vs Rockmount.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockmount (1020) sits above Hodgson Vale (1003).

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

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.

Common questionsHodgson 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hodgson Vale
Metric
Rockmount

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$308/wk
$365/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,444
Population
82
39
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
20
1003
Avg ICSEA
1020

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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