Wamboin vs Ridgeway
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wamboin (1060) sits above Ridgeway (1027).
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Wamboin and Ridgeway side by side
| Measure | Wamboin | Ridgeway |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,705,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $433/wk | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 1,805 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 635 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°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
- Wamboin edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1027).
Wamboin vs Ridgeway: common questions
Does Wamboin or Ridgeway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wamboin scores 1060 vs 1027 in 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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