Bell Park vs Rippleside
Bell Park (median $620,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Rippleside ($1,230,000).
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Bell Park and Rippleside side by side
| Measure | Bell Park | Rippleside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $530,000 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,602 | 994 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.8°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
Bell Park scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rippleside (1045) sits above Bell Park (1023).
- For buyers
- Bell Park is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Rippleside edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1023). Rippleside also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bell Park vs Rippleside: common questions
Is Bell Park or Rippleside cheaper to buy in?
Bell Park has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 50% below Rippleside ($1,230,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bell Park or Rippleside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rippleside scores 1045 vs 1023 in Bell Park. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bell Park or Rippleside?
Bell Park scores 42/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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