Macleod West vs Rosanna

Rosanna scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosanna (1093) sits above Macleod West (1070).

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Macleod West and Rosanna side by side

MeasureMacleod WestRosanna
Price and market
Median house–$1,365,500
Median unit–$774,000
Renting
Owner occupied–75.0%
Renter occupied–22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10701093
Lifestyle and people
Walk score646
Transit score4020
Bike score100100
Population–8,616
Median age–41
Climate
Annual rainfall654 mm654 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°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
Rosanna edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1070).

Macleod West vs Rosanna: common questions

Does Macleod West or Rosanna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosanna scores 1093 vs 1070 in Macleod West. 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, Macleod West or Rosanna?

Rosanna scores 46/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.