Pleasant Hills vs Ryan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pleasant Hills (967) sits above Ryan (966). Pleasant Hills skews owner-occupied (93%), Ryan runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Pleasant Hills and Ryan side by side
| Measure | Pleasant Hills | Ryan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 127 | 62 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 536 mm | 575 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.1°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
- Pleasant Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 966). Pleasant Hills also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pleasant Hills vs Ryan: common questions
Does Pleasant Hills or Ryan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pleasant Hills scores 967 vs 966 in Ryan. 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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