Side by sideSuburb comparison

Shoreham vs Main Ridge.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Shoreham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shoreham (1062) sits above Main Ridge (1004).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1004).

Common questionsShoreham vs Main Ridge

Common questions

Does Shoreham or Main Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shoreham scores 1062 vs 1004 in Main Ridge. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Shoreham
Metric
Main Ridge

Price & Market

$1,637,500
Median house
$343,440
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$418/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$354/wk
$421/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$354/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
679
Population
453
61
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
10
1062
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).