Nolba vs Rockwell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockwell (966) sits above Nolba (952).
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Nolba and Rockwell side by side
| Measure | Nolba | Rockwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $272/wk | $272/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 22 | 4 |
| Median age | 34 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 324 mm | 320 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.6°C | 33.7°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
- Rockwell edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 952).
Nolba vs Rockwell: common questions
Does Nolba or Rockwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockwell scores 966 vs 952 in Nolba. 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.
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