Rosehill vs Silverwater
Rosehill (median $1,320,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Silverwater ($1,635,000). Over the past year, Silverwater (+3.8%) ran 19.5 percentage points ahead of Rosehill (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
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Rosehill and Silverwater side by side
| Measure | Rosehill | Silverwater |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,320,000 | $1,635,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -15.7% | +3.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $605/wk | $640/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1050 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,047 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 894 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
Silverwater scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosehill (1050) sits above Silverwater (1027).
- For buyers
- Rosehill is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Silverwater has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Rosehill edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1027).
Rosehill vs Silverwater: common questions
Is Rosehill or Silverwater cheaper to buy in?
Rosehill has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 19% below Silverwater ($1,635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rosehill or Silverwater?
Over the past 12 months, Silverwater grew +3.8% vs -15.7% in Rosehill, a gap of 19.5 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 Silverwater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosehill scores 1050 vs 1027 in Silverwater. 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 Silverwater?
Silverwater scores 46/100 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.
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