Parramatta vs Rosehill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,686,000 and $1,320,000. Parramatta edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rosehill (median $1,320,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Parramatta ($1,686,000). Over the past year, Parramatta (-0.1%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Rosehill (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
Parramatta scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parramatta (1083) sits above Rosehill (1050).
For buyers
Rosehill is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rosehill delivers the better gross yield (2.84% vs 2.31%), but Parramatta has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Parramatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1050).
Common questions
Is Parramatta or Rosehill cheaper to buy in?
Rosehill has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 28% below Parramatta ($1,686,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Parramatta or Rosehill?
Over the past 12 months, Parramatta grew -0.1% vs -15.7% in Rosehill, a gap of 15.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Parramatta or Rosehill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parramatta scores 1083 vs 1050 in Rosehill. 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 is more walkable, Parramatta or Rosehill?
Parramatta scores 100/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Parramatta or Rosehill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Rosehill vs 2.31% in Parramatta. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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