Roches Beach vs Rokeby

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rokeby (999) sits above Roches Beach (958).

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Roches Beach and Rokeby side by side

MeasureRoches BeachRokeby
Price and market
Median house–$590,000
Median unit–$602,500
Renting
House rent$400/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$272/wk
Owner occupied97.0%–
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1220
Average ICSEA958999
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–28
Transit score–0
Bike score–100
Population220–
Median age48–
Climate
Annual rainfall499 mm520 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C22.3°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
Rokeby edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 958).

Roches Beach vs Rokeby: common questions

Does Roches Beach or Rokeby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rokeby scores 999 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.