Rippleside vs Drumcondra
Drumcondra scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drumcondra (1054) sits above Rippleside (1045).
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Rippleside and Drumcondra side by side
| Measure | Rippleside | Drumcondra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,230,000 | – |
| Median unit | $680,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 48 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 994 | 571 |
| Median age | 47 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 476 mm | 502 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.5°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
- Drumcondra edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1045).
Rippleside vs Drumcondra: common questions
Does Rippleside or Drumcondra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drumcondra scores 1054 vs 1045 in Rippleside. 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, Rippleside or Drumcondra?
Drumcondra scores 48/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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