Ridgewood vs Carters Ridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridgewood (1015) sits above Carters Ridge (969).
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Ridgewood and Carters Ridge side by side
| Measure | Ridgewood | Carters Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 497 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1378 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 30.1°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
- Ridgewood edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 969).
Ridgewood vs Carters Ridge: common questions
Does Ridgewood or Carters Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridgewood scores 1015 vs 969 in Carters Ridge. 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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