Rowville vs Wheelers Hill
Rowville (median $1,150,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000).
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Rowville and Wheelers Hill side by side
| Measure | Rowville | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,430,000 |
| Median unit | $697,500 | $1,006,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 33,571 | 20,652 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°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
Rowville scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheelers Hill (1083) sits above Rowville (1055).
- For buyers
- Rowville is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Wheelers Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1055).
Rowville vs Wheelers Hill: common questions
Is Rowville or Wheelers Hill cheaper to buy in?
Rowville has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 20% below Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rowville or Wheelers Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheelers Hill scores 1083 vs 1055 in Rowville. 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, Rowville or Wheelers Hill?
Rowville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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