Ridgeway vs Wamboin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wamboin (1060) sits above Ridgeway (1027).

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Ridgeway and Wamboin side by side

MeasureRidgewayWamboin
Price and market
Median house–$1,705,000
House price change, 12 months–+2.1%
Renting
House rent$695/wk$695/wk
Unit rent$433/wk$433/wk
Owner occupied–92.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1320
Average ICSEA10271060
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score150
Population–1,805
Median age–46
Climate
Annual rainfall605 mm635 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C27.8°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
Wamboin edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1027).

Ridgeway vs Wamboin: common questions

Does Ridgeway or Wamboin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wamboin scores 1060 vs 1027 in Ridgeway. 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.