Irymple vs Red Cliffs
The verdict
Red Cliffs is more affordable, with a median house price of $330K versus $476K in Irymple. Irymple rates higher for education (39 vs 32). Red Cliffs rates higher for liveability (51 vs 25). On the separate residential safety score, Irymple rates higher (83 vs 76/100 in Red Cliffs).
Scores
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 32 |
| Transport | 19 | 14 |
| Education | 39 | 32 |
| Liveability | 25 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,977 | 5,294 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,606 | $1,290 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Irymple Moderate Growth · Red Cliffs Moderate Growth
Property
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $476K | $330K |
| Median unit price | $327K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.2% | 19.4% |
| 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
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 268 | 283 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 351 | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,179 | 4,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Irymple · Red Cliffs
Transport
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 175.6 km | 163.5 km |
Liveability
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 123 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 312.1 km | 311.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 468.9 km | 456.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 19.9 km |
Population & growth
| Irymple | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,977 | 5,294 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,288 | 5,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,831 | 6,050 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Irymple or Red Cliffs?
Irymple has the higher residential safety score (Irymple 83/100 vs Red Cliffs 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Irymple or Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs is more affordable, with a median house price of $330K versus $476K.
Which has better schools, Irymple or Red Cliffs?
Irymple has a higher average school ICSEA (Irymple 994 vs Red Cliffs 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Irymple or Red Cliffs?
Irymple has the higher transport score (Irymple 19/100 vs Red Cliffs 14/100).
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