Longwarry vs Ripplebrook
The verdict
Longwarry rates higher for transport (82 vs 14). Ripplebrook rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Ripplebrook is closer to the coast (24.2 km vs 27.8 km).
Scores
LongwarryRipplebrook
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 23 |
| Transport | 82 | 14 |
| Education | 37 | 42 |
| Liveability | 25 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,436 | 268 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,464 | $1,604 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Longwarry High Growth · Ripplebrook High Growth
Property
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $560K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | 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
Safety
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 746 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 534 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,952 | 3,358 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Longwarry · Ripplebrook
Transport
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 14 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Longwarry | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.8 km | 24.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 78.8 km | 82.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 38.5 km | 40.5 km |
Population & growth
| Longwarry | Ripplebrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,436 | 268 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,721 | 299 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,683 | 405 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.77% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Longwarry or Ripplebrook?
Longwarry has a higher average school ICSEA (Longwarry 945 vs Ripplebrook 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Longwarry or Ripplebrook?
Longwarry has the higher transport score (Longwarry 82/100 vs Ripplebrook 14/100).
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