Ridgehaven vs Surrey Downs
The verdict
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $839K in Ridgehaven. Ridgehaven rates higher for liveability (80 vs 71). Ridgehaven has a shorter estimated CBD commute (58 vs 65 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ridgehaven rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Surrey Downs).
Scores
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 57 |
| Transport | 52 | 53 |
| Education | 53 | 45 |
| Liveability | 80 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,304 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,307 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.6% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ridgehaven Moderate Growth · Surrey Downs Stable
Property
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $839K | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.9% | 24.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $597 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 93 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 116 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,044 | 4,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ridgehaven · Surrey Downs
Transport
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.2 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,304 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,397 | 3,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,104 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ridgehaven or Surrey Downs?
Ridgehaven has the higher residential safety score (Ridgehaven 100/100 vs Surrey Downs 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Ridgehaven or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $839K.
Which has better schools, Ridgehaven or Surrey Downs?
Ridgehaven has a higher average school ICSEA (Ridgehaven 1001 vs Surrey Downs 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ridgehaven or Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs has the higher transport score (Ridgehaven 52/100 vs Surrey Downs 53/100).
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