Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ripley vs South Ripley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Ripley (1011) sits above Ripley (981).

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

South Ripley edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 981).

Common questionsRipley vs South Ripley

Common questions

Does Ripley or South Ripley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Ripley scores 1011 vs 981 in Ripley. 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

Ripley
Metric
South Ripley

Price & Market

$670,000
Median house
$570,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$530/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
41.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
4,288
Population
4,069
29
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
981
Avg ICSEA
1011

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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