Drumcondra vs Rippleside

Drumcondra scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drumcondra (1054) sits above Rippleside (1045).

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Drumcondra and Rippleside side by side

MeasureDrumcondraRippleside
Price and market
Median house–$1,230,000
Median unit–$680,000
Renting
Owner occupied75.0%73.0%
Renter occupied24.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10541045
Lifestyle and people
Walk score482
Transit score020
Bike score100100
Population571994
Median age5047
Climate
Annual rainfall502 mm476 mm
Mean max, January25.5°C25.8°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
Drumcondra edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1045).

Drumcondra vs Rippleside: common questions

Does Drumcondra or Rippleside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drumcondra scores 1054 vs 1045 in Rippleside. 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, Drumcondra or Rippleside?

Drumcondra scores 48/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.