Elwood vs Ripponlea
Ripponlea (median $1,870,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Elwood ($2,305,000).
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Elwood and Ripponlea side by side
| Measure | Elwood | Ripponlea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,305,000 | $1,870,000 |
| Median unit | $620,000 | $476,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1095/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $608/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 15,153 | 1,532 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwood (1117) sits above Ripponlea (1116).
- For buyers
- Ripponlea is the lower entry point at $1,870,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Elwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1116).
Elwood vs Ripponlea: common questions
Is Elwood or Ripponlea cheaper to buy in?
Ripponlea has the lower median house price at $1,870,000, roughly 19% below Elwood ($2,305,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Elwood or Ripponlea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elwood scores 1117 vs 1116 in Ripponlea. 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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