Rockyview vs Parkhurst
Parkhurst scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parkhurst (944) sits above Rockyview (943). Rockyview skews owner-occupied (98%), Parkhurst runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Rockyview and Parkhurst side by side
| Measure | Rockyview | Parkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 75 |
| Population | 1,735 | 3,043 |
| Median age | 39 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 759 mm | 737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.8°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
- Parkhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 943). Rockyview also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rockyview vs Parkhurst: common questions
Does Rockyview or Parkhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parkhurst scores 944 vs 943 in Rockyview. 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.
Which is more walkable, Rockyview or Parkhurst?
Parkhurst scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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