Oakdowns vs Roches Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakdowns (999) sits above Roches Beach (958). Roches Beach skews owner-occupied (97%), Oakdowns runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Oakdowns and Roches Beach side by side
| Measure | Oakdowns | Roches Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 45 | – |
| Population | 1,897 | 220 |
| Median age | 33 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 520 mm | 499 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.5°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
- Oakdowns edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 958). Roches Beach also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oakdowns vs Roches Beach: common questions
Does Oakdowns or Roches Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakdowns scores 999 vs 958 in Roches Beach. 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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