Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rocky River vs Kellys Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kellys Plains (967) sits above Rocky River (949).

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

Kellys Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 949).

Common questionsRocky River vs Kellys Plains

Common questions

Does Rocky River or Kellys Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kellys Plains scores 967 vs 949 in Rocky River. 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

Rocky River
Metric
Kellys Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
84.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,727
Population
169
47
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
15
949
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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