Rosslea vs Hermit Park
Hermit Park scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosslea (965) sits above Hermit Park (963).
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Rosslea and Hermit Park side by side
| Measure | Rosslea | Hermit Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 41.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,903 | 3,512 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1086 mm | 1086 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Rosslea edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 963).
Rosslea vs Hermit Park: common questions
Does Rosslea or Hermit Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosslea scores 965 vs 963 in Hermit Park. 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, Rosslea or Hermit Park?
Hermit Park scores 32/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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