Botanic Ridge vs Five Ways
Five Ways scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Five Ways (1020) sits above Botanic Ridge (1012).
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Botanic Ridge and Five Ways side by side
| Measure | Botanic Ridge | Five Ways |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $852,500 | – |
| Median unit | $302,400 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 6,739 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 788 mm | 799 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.7°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
- Five Ways edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1012).
Botanic Ridge vs Five Ways: common questions
Does Botanic Ridge or Five Ways have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Five Ways scores 1020 vs 1012 in Botanic Ridge. 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, Botanic Ridge or Five Ways?
Five Ways scores 2/100 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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