Ridgewood vs Clarkson
Clarkson scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarkson (1001) sits above Ridgewood (996).
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Ridgewood and Clarkson side by side
| Measure | Ridgewood | Clarkson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $610,000 |
| Median unit | – | $420,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,623 | 13,904 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 662 mm | 690 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.8°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
- Clarkson edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 996).
Ridgewood vs Clarkson: common questions
Does Ridgewood or Clarkson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarkson scores 1001 vs 996 in Ridgewood. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ridgewood or Clarkson?
Clarkson scores 12/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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