Croydon vs Ridleyton
Croydon scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridleyton (1025) sits above Croydon (1023). Croydon skews owner-occupied (72%), Ridleyton runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Croydon and Ridleyton side by side
| Measure | Croydon | Ridleyton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,512,810 | – |
| Median unit | $271,440 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,220 | 1,180 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- Ridleyton edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1023). Croydon also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Croydon vs Ridleyton: common questions
Does Croydon or Ridleyton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridleyton scores 1025 vs 1023 in Croydon. 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, Croydon or Ridleyton?
Croydon scores 88/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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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