Kogarah vs Rockdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,890,000 and $1,850,000. Rockdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rockdale (median $1,850,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Kogarah ($1,890,000). Over the past year, Rockdale (+10.9%) ran 10.9 percentage points ahead of Kogarah (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kogarah (1068) sits above Rockdale (1064).
For buyers
Rockdale is the lower entry point at $1,850,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rockdale carries both higher gross yield (2.53% vs 2.48%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kogarah edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1064).
Common questions
Is Kogarah or Rockdale cheaper to buy in?
Rockdale has the lower median house price at $1,850,000, roughly 2% below Kogarah ($1,890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kogarah or Rockdale?
Over the past 12 months, Rockdale grew +10.9% vs 0% in Kogarah, a gap of 10.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Kogarah or Rockdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kogarah scores 1068 vs 1064 in Rockdale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Kogarah or Rockdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Rockdale vs 2.48% in Kogarah. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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