Sutton vs The Ridgeway
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sutton (1092) sits above The Ridgeway (1027).
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Sutton and The Ridgeway side by side
| Measure | Sutton | The Ridgeway |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,320,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -20.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $433/wk | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 1,556 | 162 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 599 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°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
- Sutton edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1027). The Ridgeway also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sutton vs The Ridgeway: common questions
Does Sutton or The Ridgeway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sutton scores 1092 vs 1027 in The Ridgeway. 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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