Side by sideSuburb comparison

Broughton vs Dotswood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dotswood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dotswood (911) sits above Broughton (905).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dotswood edges out on average school ICSEA (911 vs 905).

Common questionsBroughton vs Dotswood

Common questions

Does Broughton or Dotswood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dotswood scores 911 vs 905 in Broughton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Broughton
Metric
Dotswood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
10,732
Population
83
41
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
3
905
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

Annual rainfall
1036 mm
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).