Ryhope vs Wakefield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ryhope (963) sits above Wakefield (953). Ryhope skews owner-occupied (100%), Wakefield runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Ryhope and Wakefield side by side
| Measure | Ryhope | Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 35 | 144 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1032 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.8°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
- Ryhope edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 953). Ryhope also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ryhope vs Wakefield: common questions
Does Ryhope or Wakefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ryhope scores 963 vs 953 in Wakefield. 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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