Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rockton vs Paddys Flat.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rockton (952) sits above Paddys Flat (945).

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

Rockton edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 945).

Common questionsRockton vs Paddys Flat

Common questions

Does Rockton or Paddys Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rockton scores 952 vs 945 in Paddys Flat. 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

Rockton
Metric
Paddys Flat

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$50/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
33.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
22
Population
1,892
57
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
3
952
Avg ICSEA
945

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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