Ascot vs Rivervale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rivervale (1043) sits above Ascot (1022). Ascot skews owner-occupied (67%), Rivervale runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Ascot and Rivervale side by side
| Measure | Ascot | Rivervale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $745,000 |
| Median unit | – | $414,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 14 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,095 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 46 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 698 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.6°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
- Rivervale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1022). Ascot also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ascot vs Rivervale: common questions
Does Ascot or Rivervale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rivervale scores 1043 vs 1022 in Ascot. 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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