Roches Beach vs Acton Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton Park (992) sits above Roches Beach (958).
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Roches Beach and Acton Park side by side
| Measure | Roches Beach | Acton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 5 |
| Population | 220 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 499 mm | 513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.3°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
- Acton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 958).
Roches Beach vs Acton Park: common questions
Does Roches Beach or Acton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acton Park scores 992 vs 958 in Roches Beach. 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.
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