Caroona vs Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caroona (887) sits above Spring Ridge (850). Spring Ridge skews owner-occupied (69%), Caroona runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Caroona and Spring Ridge side by side
| Measure | Caroona | Spring Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 56.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 850 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 196 | 266 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 627 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.0°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
- Caroona edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 850).
Caroona vs Spring Ridge: common questions
Does Caroona or Spring Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caroona scores 887 vs 850 in Spring 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, Caroona or Spring Ridge?
Spring Ridge scores 14/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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