Ridgeway vs Tolmans Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tolmans Hill (1108) sits above Ridgeway (1103). Tolmans Hill skews owner-occupied (95%), Ridgeway runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Ridgeway and Tolmans Hill side by side
| Measure | Ridgeway | Tolmans Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $375/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $625/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 222 | 647 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.9°C | 22.0°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
- Tolmans Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1103).
Ridgeway vs Tolmans Hill: common questions
Does Ridgeway or Tolmans Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tolmans Hill scores 1108 vs 1103 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.
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