Banksia vs Rockdale
The verdict
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.83M in Banksia. Rockdale rates higher for education (78 vs 72). Banksia has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Banksia rates higher (93 vs 68/100 in Rockdale).
Scores
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 |
| Transport | 93 | 97 |
| Education | 72 | 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
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,277 | 15,475 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,018 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 33.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Banksia High Growth · Rockdale High Growth
Property
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $779K | $721K |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | -6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $810 | $810 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 92 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,340 | 5,273 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksia · Rockdale
Transport
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 480 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Banksia | 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 | 2 | 18 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,277 | 15,475 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,784 | 17,867 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,245 | 29,489 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.66% | 3.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banksia or Rockdale?
Banksia has the higher residential safety score (Banksia 93/100 vs Rockdale 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Banksia or Rockdale?
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.83M.
Which has better public transport, Banksia or Rockdale?
Rockdale has the higher transport score (Banksia 93/100 vs Rockdale 97/100).
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