Brompton vs Ridleyton
The verdict
Ridleyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.01M in Brompton. Brompton rates higher for education (82 vs 76). Brompton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Brompton rates higher (37 vs 5/100 in Ridleyton).
Scores
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 83 | 86 |
| Education | 82 | 76 |
| Liveability | 87 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,729 | 1,180 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,809 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.5% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Brompton High Growth · Ridleyton High Growth
Property
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $948K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 1,441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 593 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,703 | 20,339 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brompton · Ridleyton
Transport
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 830 m | 680 m |
Liveability
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Brompton | Ridleyton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,729 | 1,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,943 | 1,248 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,930 | 1,560 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brompton or Ridleyton?
Brompton has the higher residential safety score (Brompton 37/100 vs Ridleyton 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Brompton or Ridleyton?
Ridleyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Brompton or Ridleyton?
Ridleyton has the higher transport score (Brompton 83/100 vs Ridleyton 86/100).
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