Rosedale vs Kingsford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosedale (1008) sits above Kingsford (1005).

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Rosedale and Kingsford side by side

MeasureRosedaleKingsford
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%90.0%
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby710
Average ICSEA10081005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population19058
Median age4240
Climate
Annual rainfall481 mm466 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.0°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

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
Rosedale edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1005). Kingsford also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Rosedale vs Kingsford: common questions

Does Rosedale or Kingsford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosedale scores 1008 vs 1005 in Kingsford. 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.