Rochford vs Romsey
Romsey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Romsey (1058) sits above Rochford (1048).
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Rochford and Romsey side by side
| Measure | Rochford | Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $705,000 |
| Median unit | – | $553,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 71 | 5,797 |
| Median age | 51 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 701 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.8°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
- Romsey edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1048).
Rochford vs Romsey: common questions
Does Rochford or Romsey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Romsey scores 1058 vs 1048 in Rochford. 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, Rochford or Romsey?
Romsey scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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