Arncliffe vs Rockdale
The verdict
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.79M in Arncliffe. Arncliffe has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 30 min).
Scores
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 77 | 78 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,023 | 15,475 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,046 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 33.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Arncliffe High Growth · Rockdale High Growth
Property
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $1.78M |
| Median unit price | $784K | $694K |
| House price YoY | 12.1% | -0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 166 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 308 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,967 | 6,578 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,055 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arncliffe · Rockdale
Transport
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 18 |
| Parks | 11 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.2 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Arncliffe | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,023 | 15,475 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,131 | 17,867 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,885 | 29,489 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.23% | 3.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arncliffe or Rockdale?
Arncliffe and Rockdale have similar residential safety scores (68 and 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Arncliffe or Rockdale?
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.79M.
Which has better schools, Arncliffe or Rockdale?
Rockdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Arncliffe 1055 vs Rockdale 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arncliffe or Rockdale?
Rockdale has the higher transport score (Arncliffe 95/100 vs Rockdale 97/100).
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