Rose Bay vs Point Piper.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Point Piper edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Piper (1157) sits above Rose Bay (1139). Point Piper skews owner-occupied (69%), Rose Bay runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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
Point Piper edges out on average school ICSEA (1157 vs 1139).
Common questions
Does Rose Bay or Point Piper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Piper scores 1157 vs 1139 in Rose Bay. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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