Ruby vs Leongatha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leongatha (1019) sits above Ruby (1000).
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Ruby and Leongatha side by side
| Measure | Ruby | Leongatha |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $615,000 |
| Median unit | – | $450,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 92 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 55 |
| Population | 187 | 5,869 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 961 mm | 913 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.9°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
- Leongatha edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1000). Ruby also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ruby vs Leongatha: common questions
Does Ruby or Leongatha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leongatha scores 1019 vs 1000 in Ruby. 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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