Rozelle vs Annandale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,255,000 and $2,339,000.
Rozelle (median $2,255,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Annandale ($2,339,000). Over the past year, Annandale (+1.1%) ran 0.4 percentage points ahead of Rozelle (+0.7%) on house-price growth.
Annandale scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rozelle (1138) sits above Annandale (1110).
For buyers
Rozelle is the lower entry point at $2,255,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Rozelle delivers the better gross yield (2.65% vs 2.22%), but Annandale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Rozelle edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1110).
Common questions
Is Rozelle or Annandale cheaper to buy in?
Rozelle has the lower median house price at $2,255,000, roughly 4% below Annandale ($2,339,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rozelle or Annandale?
Over the past 12 months, Annandale grew +1.1% vs +0.7% in Rozelle, a gap of 0.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Rozelle or Annandale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rozelle scores 1138 vs 1110 in Annandale. 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, Rozelle or Annandale?
Annandale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rozelle or Annandale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Rozelle vs 2.22% in Annandale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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