Ridgehaven vs Tea Tree Gully
Ridgehaven (median $895,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Tea Tree Gully ($985,000). Over the past year, Ridgehaven (+15.5%) ran 13.4 percentage points ahead of Tea Tree Gully (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Ridgehaven and Tea Tree Gully side by side
| Measure | Ridgehaven | Tea Tree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $895,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $250,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.5% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $612/wk | $635/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 4,304 | 3,499 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 28.3°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
Ridgehaven scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tea Tree Gully (1034) sits above Ridgehaven (1033). Tea Tree Gully skews owner-occupied (84%), Ridgehaven runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Ridgehaven is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ridgehaven carries both higher gross yield (3.56% vs 3.35%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Tea Tree Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1033).
Ridgehaven vs Tea Tree Gully: common questions
Is Ridgehaven or Tea Tree Gully cheaper to buy in?
Ridgehaven has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 9% below Tea Tree Gully ($985,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ridgehaven or Tea Tree Gully?
Over the past 12 months, Ridgehaven grew +15.5% vs +2.1% in Tea Tree Gully, a gap of 13.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ridgehaven or Tea Tree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tea Tree Gully scores 1034 vs 1033 in Ridgehaven. 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, Ridgehaven or Tea Tree Gully?
Ridgehaven scores 18/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ridgehaven or Tea Tree Gully?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.56% in Ridgehaven vs 3.35% in Tea Tree Gully. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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