Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rodds Bay vs Foreshores.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rodds Bay (980) sits above Foreshores (967).

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

Rodds Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 967).

Common questionsRodds Bay vs Foreshores

Common questions

Does Rodds Bay or Foreshores have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rodds Bay scores 980 vs 967 in Foreshores. 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

Rodds Bay
Metric
Foreshores

Price & Market

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

Rental

$233/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$233/wk
$185/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
133
Population
142
60
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
20
980
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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