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The Caves vs Rockyview

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Caves (962) sits above Rockyview (943).

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The Caves and Rockyview side by side

MeasureThe CavesRockyview
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%98.0%
Renter occupied10.0%3.0%
Schools
Schools nearby118
Average ICSEA962943
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6801,735
Median age4039
Climate
Annual rainfall822 mm759 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.5°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
The Caves edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 943). Rockyview also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Caves vs Rockyview: common questions

Does The Caves or Rockyview have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Caves scores 962 vs 943 in Rockyview. 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.

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