Rose Valley vs Gerringong

Gerringong scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gerringong (1074) sits above Rose Valley (1068).

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Rose Valley and Gerringong side by side

MeasureRose ValleyGerringong
Price and market
Median house–$1,400,000
Median unit–$343,440
House price change, 12 months–-6.7%
Renting
House rent$850/wk$850/wk
Owner occupied–76.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA10681074
Lifestyle and people
Walk score020
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population–4,165
Median age–46
Climate
Annual rainfall1393 mm1315 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.8°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
Gerringong edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1068).

Rose Valley vs Gerringong: common questions

Does Rose Valley or Gerringong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gerringong scores 1074 vs 1068 in Rose Valley. 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, Rose Valley or Gerringong?

Gerringong scores 20/100 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.