Rosedale vs Watalgan
Rosedale scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watalgan (949) sits above Rosedale (927).
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Rosedale and Watalgan side by side
| Measure | Rosedale | Watalgan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 38 |
| Median age | – | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 990 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.8°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
- Watalgan edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 927).
Rosedale vs Watalgan: common questions
Does Rosedale or Watalgan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watalgan scores 949 vs 927 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 Watalgan?
Rosedale scores 6/100 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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