Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Ruth vs Broadwater.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Ruth (966) sits above Broadwater (938).

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

St Ruth edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 938).

Common questionsSt Ruth vs Broadwater

Common questions

Does St Ruth or Broadwater have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Ruth scores 966 vs 938 in Broadwater. 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

St Ruth
Metric
Broadwater

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$217/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
35.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
165
Population
14,360
30
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
7
966
Avg ICSEA
938

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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