Arthurs Seat vs Dromana
Dromana scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dromana (1018) sits above Arthurs Seat (999). Arthurs Seat skews owner-occupied (91%), Dromana runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Arthurs Seat and Dromana side by side
| Measure | Arthurs Seat | Dromana |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | – | $869,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $478/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 60 |
| Population | 414 | 6,626 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 856 mm | 856 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.1°C | 23.1°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
- Dromana edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 999). Arthurs Seat also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arthurs Seat vs Dromana: common questions
Does Arthurs Seat or Dromana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dromana scores 1018 vs 999 in Arthurs Seat. 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, Arthurs Seat or Dromana?
Dromana scores 62/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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