Rainbow Reach vs South West Rocks
The verdict
South West Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.15M in Rainbow Reach. Rainbow Reach rates higher for education (34 vs 29). South West Rocks rates higher for liveability (50 vs 22). South West Rocks is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 5.8 km).
Scores
Rainbow ReachSouth West Rocks
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 29 |
| Liveability | 22 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 84 | 5,058 |
| Median age | 56 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $980 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.5% | 20.1% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Rainbow Reach Stable · South West Rocks Stable
Property
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $759K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $596K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 534 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 455 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,190 | 573 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,143 | 6,762 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 952 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rainbow Reach · South West Rocks
Transport
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.3 km | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 10 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.8 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 368.6 km | 372.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.6 km | 24.3 km |
Population & growth
| Rainbow Reach | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 84 | 5,058 |
| Estimated 2025 | 86 | 5,446 |
| Projected 2041 | 85 | 5,539 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Rainbow Reach or South West Rocks?
South West Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Rainbow Reach or South West Rocks?
Rainbow Reach and South West Rocks have similar transport scores.
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