River Ranch vs Kirkwood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkwood (970) sits above River Ranch (956). River Ranch skews owner-occupied (80%), Kirkwood runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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River Ranch and Kirkwood side by side
| Measure | River Ranch | Kirkwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 269 | 2,513 |
| Median age | 44 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 784 mm | 833 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.2°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
- Kirkwood edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 956).
River Ranch vs Kirkwood: common questions
Does River Ranch or Kirkwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkwood scores 970 vs 956 in River Ranch. 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.
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