Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ridgewood vs Federal.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ridgewood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridgewood (1015) sits above Federal (1010).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 1010).

Common questionsRidgewood vs Federal

Common questions

Does Ridgewood or Federal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridgewood scores 1015 vs 1010 in Federal. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ridgewood
Metric
Federal

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$413/wk
$357/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$351/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
9,826
Population
3,736
50
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
13
1015
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).