Side by sideSuburb comparison

Risdon Vale vs Risdon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Risdon Vale (988) sits above Risdon (983). Risdon skews owner-occupied (78%), Risdon Vale runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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

Risdon Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 983).

Common questionsRisdon Vale vs Risdon

Common questions

Does Risdon Vale or Risdon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Risdon Vale scores 988 vs 983 in Risdon. 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

Risdon Vale
Metric
Risdon

Price & Market

$460,000
Median house
$171,360
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$378/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
34.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
30
Bike score
70
3,171
Population
209
34
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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