Rosehill vs Rydalmere
Rosehill (median $1,320,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Rydalmere ($1,870,000). Over the past year, Rydalmere (+3.3%) ran 19.0 percentage points ahead of Rosehill (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
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Rosehill and Rydalmere side by side
| Measure | Rosehill | Rydalmere |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,320,000 | $1,870,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -15.7% | +3.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $605/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1050 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,047 | 7,274 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.7°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
Rydalmere scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rydalmere (1063) sits above Rosehill (1050). Rydalmere skews owner-occupied (56%), Rosehill runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
- For buyers
- Rosehill is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rosehill delivers the better gross yield (2.84% vs 2.09%), but Rydalmere has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Rydalmere edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1050). Rydalmere also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rosehill vs Rydalmere: common questions
Is Rosehill or Rydalmere cheaper to buy in?
Rosehill has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 29% below Rydalmere ($1,870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Over the past 12 months, Rydalmere grew +3.3% vs -15.7% in Rosehill, a gap of 19.0 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 Rosehill or Rydalmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rydalmere scores 1063 vs 1050 in Rosehill. 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, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Rydalmere scores 24/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Rosehill or Rydalmere?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Rosehill vs 2.09% in Rydalmere. 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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