Ridgelands vs Alton Downs
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alton Downs (958) sits above Ridgelands (955). Alton Downs skews owner-occupied (90%), Ridgelands runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Ridgelands and Alton Downs side by side
| Measure | Ridgelands | Alton Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 195 | 1,324 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 689 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.4°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
- 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
- Alton Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 955). Alton Downs also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ridgelands vs Alton Downs: common questions
Does Ridgelands or Alton Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alton Downs scores 958 vs 955 in Ridgelands. 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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