Redcliffe vs Rivervale
Redcliffe scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rivervale (1043) sits above Redcliffe (1023). Redcliffe skews owner-occupied (57%), Rivervale runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Redcliffe and Rivervale side by side
| Measure | Redcliffe | Rivervale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $745,000 |
| Median unit | – | $414,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,030 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 698 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.6°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
- Rivervale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1023). Redcliffe also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Redcliffe vs Rivervale: common questions
Does Redcliffe or Rivervale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rivervale scores 1043 vs 1023 in Redcliffe. 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 is more walkable, Redcliffe or Rivervale?
Redcliffe scores 24/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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