Knoxfield vs Rowville
The verdict
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M in Rowville. Knoxfield rates higher for transport (53 vs 31). Rowville is closer to the coast (16.8 km vs 19.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rowville rates higher (100 vs 89/100 in Knoxfield).
Scores
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 60 |
| Transport | 53 | 31 |
| Education | 72 | 68 |
| Liveability | 90 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,645 | 33,571 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,762 | $2,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 46.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Knoxfield Moderate Growth · Rowville Moderate Growth
Property
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $664K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 2.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 249 | 211 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 3,074 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Knoxfield · Rowville
Transport
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 138 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 18 |
| Parks | 27 | 92 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 16.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 27.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Knoxfield | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,645 | 33,571 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,873 | 34,070 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,758 | 38,458 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Knoxfield or Rowville?
Rowville has the higher residential safety score (Knoxfield 89/100 vs Rowville 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Knoxfield or Rowville?
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Knoxfield or Rowville?
Rowville has a higher average school ICSEA (Knoxfield 1006 vs Rowville 1066; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Knoxfield or Rowville?
Knoxfield has the higher transport score (Knoxfield 53/100 vs Rowville 31/100).
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