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Rossvale vs Irongate

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rossvale (969) sits above Irongate (955). Rossvale skews owner-occupied (104%), Irongate runs more rental-dense (84% owner).

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Rossvale and Irongate side by side

MeasureRossvaleIrongate
Renting
Owner occupied104.0%84.0%
Renter occupied21.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby47
Average ICSEA969955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population85135
Median age4537
Climate
Annual rainfall631 mm593 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.6°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
Rossvale edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 955). Irongate also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Rossvale vs Irongate: common questions

Does Rossvale or Irongate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rossvale scores 969 vs 955 in Irongate. 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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