Rowland Flat vs Altona
Altona scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowland Flat (1030) sits above Altona (1011). Altona skews owner-occupied (88%), Rowland Flat runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Rowland Flat and Altona side by side
| Measure | Rowland Flat | Altona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $312/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 110 | 114 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 515 mm | 542 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.2°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
- Rowland Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1011). Rowland Flat also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rowland Flat vs Altona: common questions
Does Rowland Flat or Altona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowland Flat scores 1030 vs 1011 in Altona. 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, Rowland Flat or Altona?
Altona scores 2/100 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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