Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Banksia scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Banksia | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 80 | 65 |
| Safety | 30 | 22 |
| Wealth | 34 | 28 |
| Value | 33 | 42 |
| Parks | 48 | 42 |
| Cafés | 57 | 80 |
| Transit | 39 | 77 |
| Green space | 40 | 28 |
| Active & healthy | 50 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 18 | 78 |
| Median rent | $500/wk | $460/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,025,000 | $2,025,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 31 | 31 |
| Population | 3,277 | 15,475 |
| Full profile | Banksia in full | Rockdale in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Banksia scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Banksia and Rockdale have the same median house price.
Banksia scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Banksia or Rockdale.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →