Five Dock vs Rodd Point
The verdict
Five Dock is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $3.59M in Rodd Point. Rodd Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 34 min). On the separate residential safety score, Five Dock rates higher (52 vs 24/100 in Rodd Point).
Scores
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 80 |
| Education | 82 | 86 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,823 | 1,380 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,328 | $2,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 58.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.1% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Five Dock Stable · Rodd Point Stable
Property
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.96M | $3.59M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | $2.70M |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 78 |
Median price history
Safety
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 1,014 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 290 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 316 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,948 | 3,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,096 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Five Dock · Rodd Point
Transport
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Five Dock | Rodd Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,823 | 1,380 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,032 | 1,436 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,452 | 1,422 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Five Dock or Rodd Point?
Five Dock has the higher residential safety score (Five Dock 52/100 vs Rodd Point 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Five Dock or Rodd Point?
Five Dock is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $3.59M.
Which has better public transport, Five Dock or Rodd Point?
Five Dock and Rodd Point have similar transport scores.
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