Side by sideSuburb comparison

Broadwater vs St Ruth.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. St Ruth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Ruth (966) sits above Broadwater (938).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

St Ruth edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 938).

Common questionsBroadwater vs St Ruth

Common questions

Does Broadwater or St Ruth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Ruth scores 966 vs 938 in Broadwater. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Broadwater
Metric
St Ruth

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$217/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
14,360
Population
165
36
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
938
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).