Rosebery vs Eastlakes
Eastlakes (median $2,177,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Rosebery ($2,299,000). Over the past year, Eastlakes (+9.7%) ran 10.0 percentage points ahead of Rosebery (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Rosebery and Eastlakes side by side
| Measure | Rosebery | Eastlakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,299,000 | $2,177,500 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $690,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | +9.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $945/wk | $945/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,533 | 6,347 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1101 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eastlakes (1062) sits above Rosebery (1060).
- For buyers
- Eastlakes is the lower entry point at $2,177,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Eastlakes carries both higher gross yield (3.10% vs 2.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Eastlakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1060).
Rosebery vs Eastlakes: common questions
Is Rosebery or Eastlakes cheaper to buy in?
Eastlakes has the lower median house price at $2,177,500, roughly 5% below Rosebery ($2,299,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rosebery or Eastlakes?
Over the past 12 months, Eastlakes grew +9.7% vs -0.3% in Rosebery, a gap of 10.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Rosebery or Eastlakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eastlakes scores 1062 vs 1060 in Rosebery. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Rosebery or Eastlakes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Eastlakes vs 2.94% in Rosebery. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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