Ridleyton vs West Croydon
The verdict
Ridleyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.17M in West Croydon. West Croydon rates higher for transport (91 vs 86). West Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, West Croydon rates higher (55 vs 5/100 in Ridleyton).
Scores
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 83 |
| Transport | 86 | 91 |
| Education | 76 | 73 |
| Liveability | 85 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,180 | 4,242 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,465 | $1,767 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 47.9% |
| Born in Australia | 63.5% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ridleyton High Growth · West Croydon High Growth
Property
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $948K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,441 | 354 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 593 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,339 | 6,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ridleyton · West Croydon
Transport
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 680 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ridleyton | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,180 | 4,242 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,248 | 4,485 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,560 | 5,608 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ridleyton or West Croydon?
West Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Ridleyton 5/100 vs West Croydon 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Ridleyton or West Croydon?
Ridleyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Ridleyton or West Croydon?
West Croydon has the higher transport score (Ridleyton 86/100 vs West Croydon 91/100).
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