Ottoway vs Rosewater
Ottoway (median $800,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Rosewater ($965,000).
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Ottoway and Rosewater side by side
| Measure | Ottoway | Rosewater |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,500 | $965,000 |
| Median unit | $228,240 | $228,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $622/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 86 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,783 | 3,582 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosewater (998) sits above Ottoway (993).
- For buyers
- Ottoway is the lower entry point at $800,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ottoway offers the higher gross rental yield (4.04% vs 3.15%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Rosewater edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 993).
Ottoway vs Rosewater: common questions
Is Ottoway or Rosewater cheaper to buy in?
Ottoway has the lower median house price at $800,500, roughly 17% below Rosewater ($965,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ottoway or Rosewater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosewater scores 998 vs 993 in Ottoway. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ottoway or Rosewater?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.04% in Ottoway vs 3.15% in Rosewater. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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