Kearneys Spring vs Middle Ridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Ridge (1027) sits above Kearneys Spring (998). Middle Ridge skews owner-occupied (79%), Kearneys Spring runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Kearneys Spring and Middle Ridge side by side
| Measure | Kearneys Spring | Middle Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $880,000 |
| Median unit | – | $485,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,419 | 7,595 |
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
- Middle Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 998). Middle Ridge also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kearneys Spring vs Middle Ridge: common questions
Does Kearneys Spring or Middle Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Ridge scores 1027 vs 998 in Kearneys Spring. 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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