Rosedale vs Tomakin
Tomakin (median $955,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Rosedale ($1,037,500). Over the past year, Tomakin (+13%) ran 14.2 percentage points ahead of Rosedale (-1.2%) on house-price growth.
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Rosedale and Tomakin side by side
| Measure | Rosedale | Tomakin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,037,500 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $245,520 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 225 | 1,233 |
| Median age | 53 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 892 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.0°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
Tomakin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tomakin (956) sits above Rosedale (948).
- For buyers
- Tomakin is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tomakin carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 3.01%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Tomakin edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 948).
Rosedale vs Tomakin: common questions
Is Rosedale or Tomakin cheaper to buy in?
Tomakin has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 8% below Rosedale ($1,037,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rosedale or Tomakin?
Over the past 12 months, Tomakin grew +13% vs -1.2% in Rosedale, a gap of 14.2 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 Rosedale or Tomakin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tomakin scores 956 vs 948 in Rosedale. 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, Rosedale or Tomakin?
Tomakin scores 2/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rosedale or Tomakin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Tomakin vs 3.01% in Rosedale. 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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