Herne Hill vs Rippleside
Herne Hill (median $705,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Rippleside ($1,230,000).
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Herne Hill and Rippleside side by side
| Measure | Herne Hill | Rippleside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,000 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $300,000 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 994 |
| Median age | – | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 502 mm | 476 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.8°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
Herne Hill scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herne Hill (1058) sits above Rippleside (1045).
- For buyers
- Herne Hill is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 43% 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
- Herne Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1045).
Herne Hill vs Rippleside: common questions
Is Herne Hill or Rippleside cheaper to buy in?
Herne Hill has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 43% below Rippleside ($1,230,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Herne Hill or Rippleside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herne Hill scores 1058 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, Herne Hill or Rippleside?
Herne Hill scores 30/100 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.
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