Rocherlea vs Mayfield
Mayfield scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mayfield (991) sits above Rocherlea (989).
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Rocherlea and Mayfield side by side
| Measure | Rocherlea | Mayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | $221/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 55 |
| Population | 1,033 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 729 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.2°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
- 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
- Mayfield edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 989).
Rocherlea vs Mayfield: common questions
Does Rocherlea or Mayfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mayfield scores 991 vs 989 in Rocherlea. 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, Rocherlea or Mayfield?
Mayfield scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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