Raceview vs Ripley
Raceview (median $620,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Ripley ($670,000).
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Raceview and Ripley side by side
| Measure | Raceview | Ripley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | $670,000 |
| Median unit | $417,750 | $570,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 9,699 | 4,288 |
| Median age | 35 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 771 mm | 771 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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 Ripley (981) sits above Raceview (975).
- For buyers
- Raceview is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Raceview offers the higher gross rental yield (4.99% vs 4.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ripley edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 975).
Raceview vs Ripley: common questions
Is Raceview or Ripley cheaper to buy in?
Raceview has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 7% below Ripley ($670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Raceview or Ripley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ripley scores 981 vs 975 in Raceview. 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, Raceview or Ripley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.99% in Raceview vs 4.35% in Ripley. 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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