Rosetta vs Elwick
Elwick scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwick (970) sits above Rosetta (947).
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Rosetta and Elwick side by side
| Measure | Rosetta | Elwick |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $272/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 2,833 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 567 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.3°C | 23.0°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
- Elwick edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 947).
Rosetta vs Elwick: common questions
Does Rosetta or Elwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elwick scores 970 vs 947 in Rosetta. 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, Rosetta or Elwick?
Elwick scores 50/100 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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