Birkdale vs Ransome
Birkdale scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ransome (1044) sits above Birkdale (1042).
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Birkdale and Ransome side by side
| Measure | Birkdale | Ransome |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $975,000 | – |
| Median unit | $640,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,816 | 429 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1018 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
- Ransome edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1042). Ransome also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Birkdale vs Ransome: common questions
Does Birkdale or Ransome have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ransome scores 1044 vs 1042 in Birkdale. 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, Birkdale or Ransome?
Birkdale scores 48/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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