Rock Valley vs Fernside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Valley (979) sits above Fernside (944).
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Rock Valley and Fernside side by side
| Measure | Rock Valley | Fernside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 266 | 55 |
| Median age | 53 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1191 mm | 1122 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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 Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 944).
Rock Valley vs Fernside: common questions
Does Rock Valley or Fernside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Valley scores 979 vs 944 in Fernside. 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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