Side by sideSuburb comparison

Homebush Bay vs Rhodes.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Homebush Bay (1096) sits above Rhodes (1094).

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

Homebush Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1094).

Common questionsHomebush Bay vs Rhodes

Common questions

Does Homebush Bay or Rhodes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Homebush Bay scores 1096 vs 1094 in Rhodes. 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

Homebush Bay
Metric
Rhodes

Price & Market

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

Rental

$510/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$434/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
38.0%
Renter occupied
59.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
10
Transit score
30
100
Bike score
100
23,198
Population
11,453
33
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1096
Avg ICSEA
1094

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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