Melbourne vs Richmond East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melbourne (1107) sits above Richmond East (1097).
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Melbourne and Richmond East side by side
| Measure | Melbourne | Richmond East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $440,000 | – |
| Median unit | $567,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1097 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 54,941 | – |
| Median age | 29 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
- Melbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1097).
Melbourne vs Richmond East: common questions
Does Melbourne or Richmond East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melbourne scores 1107 vs 1097 in Richmond East. 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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