Calcium vs Ross River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ross River (918) sits above Calcium (905).
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Calcium and Ross River side by side
| Measure | Calcium | Ross River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 918 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 12 | – |
| Median age | 57 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 1046 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.3°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
- Ross River edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 905).
Calcium vs Ross River: common questions
Does Calcium or Ross River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ross River scores 918 vs 905 in Calcium. 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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