Middle Flat vs Rock Flat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Flat (1004) sits above Middle Flat (996).

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Middle Flat and Rock Flat side by side

MeasureMiddle FlatRock Flat
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$400/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied82.0%75.0%
Schools
Schools nearby62
Average ICSEA9961004
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population4173
Median age5549
Climate
Annual rainfall494 mm504 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C26.8°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
Rock Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 996). Rock Flat also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Middle Flat vs Rock Flat: common questions

Does Middle Flat or Rock Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Flat scores 1004 vs 996 in Middle Flat. 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.