Apsley vs Dripstone
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Apsley (856) sits above Dripstone (825). Apsley skews owner-occupied (90%), Dripstone runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Apsley and Dripstone side by side
| Measure | Apsley | Dripstone |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 856 | 825 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 116 | 68 |
| Median age | 47 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 619 mm | 636 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.1°C | 32.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Apsley edges out on average school ICSEA (856 vs 825).
Apsley vs Dripstone: common questions
Does Apsley or Dripstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Apsley scores 856 vs 825 in Dripstone. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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