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Leycester vs Rock Valley

The verdict

Leycester is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $983K in Rock Valley. Rock Valley rates higher for education (48 vs 42). Leycester is closer to the coast (38.2 km vs 42.1 km).

Scores

LeycesterRock Valley
LeycesterRock Valley
Overall1820
Transport00
Education4248
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

LeycesterRock Valley
Population146266
Median age4653
Median household income (wk)$1,600$1,346
Bachelor degree or higher31.3%36.6%
Born in Australia82.2%78.2%
Avg household size2.82.4

Growth: Leycester Stable · Rock Valley Stable

Property

LeycesterRock Valley
Median house price$775K$983K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)14Data not available

Median price history

Safety

LeycesterRock Valley
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k6850
Total incidents /100k (all)1,3701,880

Total incidents over time

Schools

LeycesterRock Valley
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Leycester · Rock Valley

Transport

LeycesterRock Valley
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.9 km13.8 km

Liveability

LeycesterRock Valley
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)38.2 km42.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)597.2 km601.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.9 km15.4 km

Population & growth

LeycesterRock Valley
Population (2021)146266
Estimated 2025150273
Projected 2041155282
Annual growth rate0.68%0.65%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Leycester or Rock Valley?

Leycester is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $983K.

Which has better public transport, Leycester or Rock Valley?

Leycester and Rock Valley have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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