Rockside vs Caffey

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockside (955) sits above Caffey (952).

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Rockside and Caffey side by side

MeasureRocksideCaffey
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%87.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1817
Average ICSEA955952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2945
Median age4345
Climate
Annual rainfall723 mm697 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.2°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
Rockside edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 952). Rockside also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Rockside vs Caffey: common questions

Does Rockside or Caffey have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockside scores 955 vs 952 in Caffey. 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.