Rolleston vs Orion
Rolleston scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Orion (984) sits above Rolleston (969). Rolleston skews owner-occupied (52%), Orion runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Rolleston and Orion side by side
| Measure | Rolleston | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 132 | 87 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 584 mm | 602 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 34.5°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
- Orion edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 969). Orion also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rolleston vs Orion: common questions
Does Rolleston or Orion have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Orion scores 984 vs 969 in Rolleston. 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, Rolleston or Orion?
Rolleston 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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