Side by sideSuburb comparison

Townson vs Rosevale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosevale (978) sits above Townson (961).

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

Rosevale edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 961).

Common questionsTownson vs Rosevale

Common questions

Does Townson or Rosevale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosevale scores 978 vs 961 in Townson. 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

Townson
Metric
Rosevale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$315/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$275/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
52
Population
6,007
37
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
961
Avg ICSEA
978

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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