Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rochedale South vs Underwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

Underwood scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rochedale South (1023) sits above Underwood (1013).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Rochedale South edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1013).

Common questionsRochedale South vs Underwood

Common questions

Does Rochedale South or Underwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rochedale South scores 1023 vs 1013 in Underwood. 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, Rochedale South or Underwood?

Underwood scores 68/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rochedale South
Metric
Underwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$670/wk
$395/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
23.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

28
Walk score
68
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
15,228
Population
6,809
37
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1023
Avg ICSEA
1013

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).