Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ripponlea vs Hopetoun Gardens.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hopetoun Gardens (1122) sits above Ripponlea (1116).

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

Hopetoun Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1116).

Common questionsRipponlea vs Hopetoun Gardens

Common questions

Does Ripponlea or Hopetoun Gardens have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hopetoun Gardens scores 1122 vs 1116 in Ripponlea. 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

Ripponlea
Metric
Hopetoun Gardens

Price & Market

$1,870,000
Median house
$476,300
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$391/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$483/wk
$391/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$411/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
48.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
1,532
Population
18,075
34
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1116
Avg ICSEA
1122

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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