Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Mackay vs Rockingham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockingham (935) sits above Mount Mackay (930).

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

Rockingham edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 930).

Common questionsMount Mackay vs Rockingham

Common questions

Does Mount Mackay or Rockingham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockingham scores 935 vs 930 in Mount Mackay. 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

Mount Mackay
Metric
Rockingham

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
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Annual growth (house)
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Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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Transit score
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Bike score
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5,525
Population
5,525
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
930
Avg ICSEA
935

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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