Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rockdale vs Kogarah.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kogarah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kogarah (1068) sits above Rockdale (1064).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kogarah edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1064).

Common questionsRockdale vs Kogarah

Common questions

Does Rockdale or Kogarah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kogarah scores 1068 vs 1064 in Rockdale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rockdale
Metric
Kogarah

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
48.0%
47.0%
Renter occupied
48.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
15,475
Population
16,416
34
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1064
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).