Side by sideSuburb comparison

Roches Beach vs Acton Park.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Acton Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton Park (992) sits above Roches Beach (958).

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

Acton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 958).

Common questionsRoches 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.

The numbers behind the take

Roches Beach
Metric
Acton Park

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
97.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
5
220
Population
5,734
48
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
20
958
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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