Rocklyn vs Dean
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dean (1022) sits above Rocklyn (1014).
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Rocklyn and Dean side by side
| Measure | Rocklyn | Dean |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 88.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 132 |
| Median age | 57 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 842 mm | 795 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 25.3°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
- Dean edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1014).
Rocklyn vs Dean: common questions
Does Rocklyn or Dean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dean scores 1022 vs 1014 in Rocklyn. 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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