Main Ridge vs Red Hill South

Red Hill South scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill South (1036) sits above Main Ridge (1004).

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Main Ridge and Red Hill South side by side

MeasureMain RidgeRed Hill South
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%86.0%
Renter occupied11.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby105
Average ICSEA10041036
Lifestyle and people
Walk score016
Transit score00
Bike score020
Population453708
Median age5656
Climate
Annual rainfall884 mm939 mm
Mean max, January22.9°C22.9°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
Red Hill South edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1004).

Main Ridge vs Red Hill South: common questions

Does Main Ridge or Red Hill South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill South scores 1036 vs 1004 in Main Ridge. 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, Main Ridge or Red Hill South?

Red Hill South scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.