Upper Stowport vs Ridgley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ridgley (911) sits above Upper Stowport (899). Ridgley skews owner-occupied (86%), Upper Stowport runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Upper Stowport and Ridgley side by side
| Measure | Upper Stowport | Ridgley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $230/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 899 | 911 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 99 | 645 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1126 mm | 1176 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.8°C | 20.6°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
- Ridgley edges out on average school ICSEA (911 vs 899). Ridgley also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Stowport vs Ridgley: common questions
Does Upper Stowport or Ridgley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ridgley scores 911 vs 899 in Upper Stowport. 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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