Red Cliffs vs Irymple
Red Cliffs (median $408,800) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Irymple ($625,000).
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Red Cliffs and Irymple side by side
| Measure | Red Cliffs | Irymple |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $408,800 | $625,000 |
| Median unit | $326,000 | $212,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 10 |
| Population | 5,294 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 275 mm | 270 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Cliffs (973) sits above Irymple (966).
- For buyers
- Red Cliffs is the lower entry point at $408,800 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 966).
Red Cliffs vs Irymple: common questions
Is Red Cliffs or Irymple cheaper to buy in?
Red Cliffs has the lower median house price at $408,800, roughly 35% below Irymple ($625,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Red Cliffs or Irymple have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Cliffs scores 973 vs 966 in Irymple. 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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