Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sorrento vs Rosebud West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sorrento edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sorrento (1024) sits above Rosebud West (995).

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

Sorrento edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 995).

Common questionsSorrento vs Rosebud West

Common questions

Does Sorrento or Rosebud West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sorrento scores 1024 vs 995 in Rosebud West. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sorrento
Metric
Rosebud West

Price & Market

$1,642,500
Median house
$343,440
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$462/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$393/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
0
Transit score
25
Bike score
2,013
Population
5,246
64
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
9
1024
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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