Goolman vs South Ripley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Ripley (1011) sits above Goolman (1003). Goolman skews owner-occupied (69%), South Ripley runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Goolman and South Ripley side by side
| Measure | Goolman | South Ripley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 47 | 4,069 |
| Median age | 41 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 756 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.2°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
- South Ripley edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1003). South Ripley also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Goolman vs South Ripley: common questions
Does Goolman or South Ripley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Ripley scores 1011 vs 1003 in Goolman. 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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