Side by sideSuburb comparison

Middle Ridge vs Kearneys Spring.

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

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).

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

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.

Common questionsMiddle Ridge vs Kearneys Spring

Common questions

Does Middle Ridge or Kearneys Spring 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.

The numbers behind the take

Middle Ridge
Metric
Kearneys Spring

Price & Market

$880,000
Median house
$485,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$695/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$530/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
52.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
7,595
Population
9,419
43
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1027
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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