Red Cliffs vs Cardross
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Cliffs (973) sits above Cardross (971). Cardross skews owner-occupied (85%), Red Cliffs runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Red Cliffs and Cardross side by side
| Measure | Red Cliffs | Cardross |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $408,800 | – |
| Median unit | $326,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 5,294 | 847 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 275 mm | 272 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.3°C | 33.3°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
- 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
- Red Cliffs edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 971). Cardross also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Red Cliffs vs Cardross: common questions
Does Red Cliffs or Cardross have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Cliffs scores 973 vs 971 in Cardross. 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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