Risdon Vale vs Risdon

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).

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MeasureRisdon ValeRisdon
Price and market
Median house$460,000–
Median unit$171,360–
Renting
House rent$320/wk$400/wk
Unit rent$320/wk$378/wk
Owner occupied63.0%78.0%
Renter occupied34.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA988983
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score3070
Population3,171209
Median age3442
Climate
Annual rainfall556 mm556 mm
Mean max, January22.6°C22.6°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
Risdon Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 983).

Risdon 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.