Rossarden vs Epping Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Epping Forest (979) sits above Rossarden (975).
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Rossarden and Epping Forest side by side
| Measure | Rossarden | Epping Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $190/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $113/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 87 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 790 mm | 534 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 24.6°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
- Epping Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 975). Epping Forest also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rossarden vs Epping Forest: common questions
Does Rossarden or Epping Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Epping Forest scores 979 vs 975 in Rossarden. 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.
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