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Dripstone vs Apsley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Apsley (856) sits above Dripstone (825). Apsley skews owner-occupied (90%), Dripstone runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Dripstone and Apsley side by side

MeasureDripstoneApsley
Renting
House rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied69.0%90.0%
Renter occupied23.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA825856
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population68116
Median age5247
Climate
Annual rainfall636 mm619 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C33.1°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
Apsley edges out on average school ICSEA (856 vs 825).

Dripstone vs Apsley: common questions

Does Dripstone or Apsley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Apsley scores 856 vs 825 in Dripstone. 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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