Middle Ridge vs Rangeville
Rangeville (median $715,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Middle Ridge ($880,000).
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Middle Ridge and Rangeville side by side
| Measure | Middle Ridge | Rangeville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $715,000 |
| Median unit | $485,000 | $472,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 7,595 | 8,668 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 785 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 30.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rangeville (1037) sits above Middle Ridge (1027).
- For buyers
- Rangeville is the lower entry point at $715,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rangeville offers the higher gross rental yield (4.29% vs 3.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Rangeville edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1027). Middle Ridge also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Middle Ridge vs Rangeville: common questions
Is Middle Ridge or Rangeville cheaper to buy in?
Rangeville has the lower median house price at $715,000, roughly 19% below Middle Ridge ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Middle Ridge or Rangeville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rangeville scores 1037 vs 1027 in Middle 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Middle Ridge or Rangeville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.29% in Rangeville vs 3.78% in Middle Ridge. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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