Argyle vs Donnybrook
Donnybrook scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Argyle (1003) sits above Donnybrook (989). Argyle skews owner-occupied (92%), Donnybrook runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Argyle and Donnybrook side by side
| Measure | Argyle | Donnybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 58 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 575 | 3,035 |
| Median age | 47 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 838 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Argyle edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 989). Argyle also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Argyle vs Donnybrook: common questions
Does Argyle or Donnybrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Argyle scores 1003 vs 989 in Donnybrook. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Argyle or Donnybrook?
Donnybrook scores 58/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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