Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rothwell vs Clontarf.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

Rothwell scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clontarf (1007) sits above Rothwell (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Clontarf edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 988).

Common questionsRothwell vs Clontarf

Common questions

Does Rothwell or Clontarf have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clontarf scores 1007 vs 988 in Rothwell. 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, Rothwell or Clontarf?

Rothwell scores 12/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rothwell
Metric
Clontarf

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$670/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
37.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,538
Population
20,576
43
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).