Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newham vs Rochford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newham (1106) sits above Rochford (1048).

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

Newham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1048).

Common questionsNewham vs Rochford

Common questions

Does Newham or Rochford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newham scores 1106 vs 1048 in Rochford. 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

Newham
Metric
Rochford

Price & Market

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

Rental

$391/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$391/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$406/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
533
Population
71
47
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1106
Avg ICSEA
1048

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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