Parramatta vs Rosehill
Rosehill (median $1,320,000) is roughly 22% 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.
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Parramatta and Rosehill side by side
| Measure | Parramatta | Rosehill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,686,000 | $1,320,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.1% | -15.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $605/wk |
| Owner occupied | 28.0% | 29.0% |
| Renter occupied | 70.0% | 68.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1050 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 20 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 30,211 | 4,047 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 890 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
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, 22% 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).
Parramatta vs Rosehill: common questions
Is Parramatta or Rosehill cheaper to buy in?
Rosehill has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 22% 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.
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