Top Camp vs Middle Ridge

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Ridge (1027) sits above Top Camp (1004). Top Camp skews owner-occupied (97%), Middle Ridge runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Top Camp and Middle Ridge side by side

MeasureTop CampMiddle Ridge
Price and market
Median house–$880,000
Median unit–$485,000
Renting
House rent–$640/wk
Unit rent–$420/wk
Owner occupied97.0%79.0%
Renter occupied5.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10041027
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score70100
Population9027,595
Median age4243
Climate
Annual rainfall732 mm793 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C28.6°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
Middle Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1004). Top Camp also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Top Camp vs Middle Ridge: common questions

Does Top Camp or Middle Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Ridge scores 1027 vs 1004 in Top Camp. 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.