Riddells Creek vs Winter Valley
Winter Valley (median $565,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Riddells Creek ($720,000).
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Riddells Creek and Winter Valley side by side
| Measure | Riddells Creek | Winter Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $720,000 | $565,000 |
| Median unit | $592,500 | $253,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,390 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 42 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 599 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.4°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 Riddells Creek (1058) sits above Winter Valley (1033). Riddells Creek skews owner-occupied (87%), Winter Valley runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Winter Valley is the lower entry point at $565,000 median, 22% 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
- Riddells Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1033).
Riddells Creek vs Winter Valley: common questions
Is Riddells Creek or Winter Valley cheaper to buy in?
Winter Valley has the lower median house price at $565,000, roughly 22% below Riddells Creek ($720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Riddells Creek or Winter Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riddells Creek scores 1058 vs 1033 in Winter Valley. 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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