East Melbourne vs Richmond South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Richmond South (1091) sits above East Melbourne (1038).
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East Melbourne and Richmond South side by side
| Measure | East Melbourne | Richmond South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,400,000 | – |
| Median unit | $610,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,896 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Richmond South edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1038).
East Melbourne vs Richmond South: common questions
Does East Melbourne or Richmond South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Richmond South scores 1091 vs 1038 in East Melbourne. 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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