Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Caves vs Rockyview.

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

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

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

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.

Common questionsThe 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.

The numbers behind the take

The Caves
Metric
Rockyview

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
98.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
3.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
680
Population
1,735
40
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
8
962
Avg ICSEA
943

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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