Drouin South vs Ripplebrook
The verdict
Drouin South rates higher for education (47 vs 42). Ripplebrook rates higher for transport (14 vs 8). Ripplebrook is closer to the coast (24.2 km vs 29.0 km).
Scores
Drouin SouthRipplebrook
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 23 |
| Transport | 8 | 14 |
| Education | 47 | 42 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343 | 268 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,833 | $1,604 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Drouin South High Growth · Ripplebrook High Growth
Property
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 583 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 746 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,458 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,499 | 3,358 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Drouin South · Ripplebrook
Transport
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 8 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.0 km | 24.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 86.1 km | 82.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 44.8 km | 40.5 km |
Population & growth
| Drouin South | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 343 | 268 |
| Estimated 2025 | 383 | 299 |
| Projected 2041 | 519 | 405 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.77% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Drouin South or Ripplebrook?
Drouin South has a higher average school ICSEA (Drouin South 985 vs Ripplebrook 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Drouin South or Ripplebrook?
Ripplebrook has the higher transport score (Drouin South 8/100 vs Ripplebrook 14/100).
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