Drumcondra vs Rippleside
The verdict
Drumcondra rates higher for transport (80 vs 74). On the separate residential safety score, Rippleside rates higher (42 vs 5/100 in Drumcondra).
Scores
DrumcondraRippleside
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 80 | 74 |
| Education | 74 | 73 |
| Liveability | 96 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 994 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,022 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Drumcondra High Growth · Rippleside High Growth
Property
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -12.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,401 | 805 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,226 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,005 | 5,634 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Drumcondra · Rippleside
Transport
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 330 m |
Liveability
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 250 m | 210 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.0 km | 63.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Drumcondra | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 571 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 570 | 993 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 1,483 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drumcondra or Rippleside?
Rippleside has the higher residential safety score (Drumcondra 5/100 vs Rippleside 42/100).
Which has better public transport, Drumcondra or Rippleside?
Drumcondra has the higher transport score (Drumcondra 80/100 vs Rippleside 74/100).
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