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Rock Forest vs Watton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Forest (982) sits above Watton (981).

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MeasureRock ForestWatton
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied95.0%92.0%
Renter occupied14.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1712
Average ICSEA982981
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population14963
Median age4841
Climate
Annual rainfall645 mm662 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C29.6°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 Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 981). Rock Forest also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Rock Forest vs Watton: common questions

Does Rock Forest or Watton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Forest scores 982 vs 981 in Watton. 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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