Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Common vs North Rockhampton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Rockhampton (949) sits above The Common (940).

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

North Rockhampton edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 940).

Common questionsThe Common vs North Rockhampton

Common questions

Does The Common or North Rockhampton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Rockhampton scores 949 vs 940 in The Common. 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 Common
Metric
North Rockhampton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
4
Population
43,828
53
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
940
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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