Richmond East vs South Yarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Yarra (1112) sits above Richmond East (1097).
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Richmond East and South Yarra side by side
| Measure | Richmond East | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,100,000 |
| Median unit | – | $585,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 36.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 62.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 25,028 |
| Median age | – | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
- South Yarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1097).
Richmond East vs South Yarra: common questions
Does Richmond East or South Yarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Yarra scores 1112 vs 1097 in Richmond East. 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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