Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macarthur vs Ripponhurst.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ripponhurst edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ripponhurst (983) sits above Macarthur (977).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Ripponhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 977).

Common questionsMacarthur vs Ripponhurst

Common questions

Does Macarthur or Ripponhurst have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ripponhurst scores 983 vs 977 in Macarthur. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Macarthur
Metric
Ripponhurst

Price & Market

$475,000
Median house
$133,920
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
532
Population
532
51
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
16
977
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).