Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newtown vs Rockville.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockville (963) sits above Newtown (962).

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

Rockville edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962).

Common questionsNewtown vs Rockville

Common questions

Does Newtown or Rockville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockville scores 963 vs 962 in Newtown. 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

Newtown
Metric
Rockville

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

16
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
Population
3,204
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
962
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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