Ridleyton vs West Croydon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridleyton (1025) sits above West Croydon (1012). West Croydon skews owner-occupied (70%), Ridleyton runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Ridleyton and West Croydon side by side
| Measure | Ridleyton | West Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,225,000 |
| Median unit | – | $271,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,180 | 4,242 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- Ridleyton edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1012). West Croydon also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ridleyton vs West Croydon: common questions
Does Ridleyton or West Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridleyton scores 1025 vs 1012 in West Croydon. 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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