Main Ridge vs Shoreham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shoreham (1062) sits above Main Ridge (1004).

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Main Ridge and Shoreham side by side

MeasureMain RidgeShoreham
Price and market
Median house–$1,637,500
Median unit–$343,440
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%78.0%
Renter occupied11.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby104
Average ICSEA10041062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population453679
Median age5661
Climate
Annual rainfall884 mm845 mm
Mean max, January22.9°C23.5°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
Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1004).

Main Ridge vs Shoreham: common questions

Does Main Ridge or Shoreham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shoreham scores 1062 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.