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Ruby vs Kardella

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ruby (1000) sits above Kardella (997). Kardella skews owner-occupied (107%), Ruby runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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Ruby and Kardella side by side

MeasureRubyKardella
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%107.0%
Renter occupied8.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby78
Average ICSEA1000997
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–15
Population187169
Median age4848
Climate
Annual rainfall961 mm1078 mm
Mean max, January24.6°C24.0°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
Ruby edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 997). Ruby also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ruby vs Kardella: common questions

Does Ruby or Kardella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ruby scores 1000 vs 997 in Kardella. 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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