Cottonvale vs Ruby Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ruby Creek (966) sits above Cottonvale (952). Ruby Creek skews owner-occupied (82%), Cottonvale runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Cottonvale and Ruby Creek side by side
| Measure | Cottonvale | Ruby Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 82.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 20 | 65 |
| Median age | 57 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 757 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.2°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
- Ruby Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 952).
Cottonvale vs Ruby Creek: common questions
Does Cottonvale or Ruby Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ruby Creek scores 966 vs 952 in Cottonvale. 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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