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Skye vs Rosslyn Park.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,352,500 and $1,555,000. Rosslyn Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Skye (median $1,352,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Rosslyn Park ($1,555,000). Over the past year, Rosslyn Park (-13.6%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Skye (-21.8%) on house-price growth.

Rosslyn Park scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosslyn Park (1112) sits above Skye (1106).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Skye is the lower entry point at $1,352,500 median, 13% 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: Skye delivers the better gross yield (3.84% vs 3.76%), but Rosslyn Park 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

Rosslyn Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1106).

Common questionsSkye vs Rosslyn Park

Common questions

Is Skye or Rosslyn Park cheaper to buy in?

Skye has the lower median house price at $1,352,500, roughly 13% below Rosslyn Park ($1,555,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Skye or Rosslyn Park?

Over the past 12 months, Rosslyn Park grew -13.6% vs -21.8% in Skye, a gap of 8.2 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 Skye or Rosslyn Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosslyn Park scores 1112 vs 1106 in Skye. 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, Skye or Rosslyn Park?

Rosslyn Park scores 34/100 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.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Skye or Rosslyn Park?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Skye vs 3.76% in Rosslyn Park. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Skye
Metric
Rosslyn Park

Price & Market

$1,352,500
Median house
$1,555,000
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
-21.8%
Annual growth (house)
-13.6%
Days on market

Rental

$1000/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$1125/wk
$455/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$572/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
3.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
34
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
65
293
Population
1,469
50
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1106
Avg ICSEA
1112

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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