Brukunga vs Dawesley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dawesley (1043) sits above Brukunga (1025). Dawesley skews owner-occupied (97%), Brukunga runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Brukunga and Dawesley side by side
| Measure | Brukunga | Dawesley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $495/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $262/wk | $290/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 5 |
| Population | 400 | 316 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 564 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.2°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
- Dawesley edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1025). Dawesley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brukunga vs Dawesley: common questions
Does Brukunga or Dawesley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dawesley scores 1043 vs 1025 in Brukunga. 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.
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