Acacia Ridge vs Drewvale
The verdict
Acacia Ridge rates higher for transport (62 vs 49). Drewvale rates higher for education (61 vs 43). Acacia Ridge is closer to the coast (21.1 km vs 23.8 km).
Scores
Acacia RidgeDrewvale
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 68 |
| Transport | 62 | 49 |
| Education | 43 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,486 | 4,779 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,313 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 47.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.9% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.5 |
Growth: Acacia Ridge — · Drewvale —
Property
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 921 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Acacia Ridge is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Acacia Ridge · Drewvale
Transport
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 20.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Acacia Ridge | Drewvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,486 | 4,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,642 | 4,984 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Acacia Ridge or Drewvale?
Acacia Ridge has the higher transport score (Acacia Ridge 62/100 vs Drewvale 49/100).
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