Rock Flat vs Middle Flat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Flat (1004) sits above Middle Flat (996).

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Rock Flat and Middle Flat side by side

MeasureRock FlatMiddle Flat
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$400/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied75.0%82.0%
Schools
Schools nearby26
Average ICSEA1004996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population7341
Median age4955
Climate
Annual rainfall504 mm494 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C27.0°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
Rock Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 996). Rock Flat also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Rock Flat vs Middle Flat: common questions

Does Rock Flat or Middle Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Flat scores 1004 vs 996 in Middle Flat. 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.