Knoxfield vs Rowville
Rowville (median $1,150,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Knoxfield ($1,170,000).
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Knoxfield and Rowville side by side
| Measure | Knoxfield | Rowville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $793,300 | $697,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1051 | 1055 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,645 | 33,571 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°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
Rowville scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowville (1055) sits above Knoxfield (1051).
- For buyers
- Rowville is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Rowville edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1051).
Knoxfield vs Rowville: common questions
Is Knoxfield or Rowville cheaper to buy in?
Rowville has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 2% below Knoxfield ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Knoxfield or Rowville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowville scores 1055 vs 1051 in Knoxfield. 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, Knoxfield or Rowville?
Rowville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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