Lefthand Branch vs Rockside

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockside (955) sits above Lefthand Branch (951).

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Lefthand Branch and Rockside side by side

MeasureLefthand BranchRockside
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%85.0%
Renter occupied17.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby618
Average ICSEA951955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6929
Median age5943
Climate
Annual rainfall723 mm723 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C30.8°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
Rockside edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 951). Rockside also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lefthand Branch vs Rockside: common questions

Does Lefthand Branch or Rockside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockside scores 955 vs 951 in Lefthand Branch. 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.