Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maroochy River vs Rosemount.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosemount (1042) sits above Maroochy River (1033).

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

Rosemount edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1033). Maroochy River also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMaroochy River vs Rosemount

Common questions

Does Maroochy River or Rosemount have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosemount scores 1042 vs 1033 in Maroochy River. 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

Maroochy River
Metric
Rosemount

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
1,667
Population
1,851
42
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
20
1033
Avg ICSEA
1042

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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