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Buangor vs Dobie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buangor (983) sits above Dobie (969). Buangor skews owner-occupied (80%), Dobie runs more rental-dense (42% owner).

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Buangor and Dobie side by side

MeasureBuangorDobie
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%42.0%
Renter occupied7.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby156
Average ICSEA983969
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11233
Median age5140
Climate
Annual rainfall571 mm538 mm
Mean max, January27.3°C27.6°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
Buangor edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 969). Dobie also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Buangor vs Dobie: common questions

Does Buangor or Dobie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buangor scores 983 vs 969 in Dobie. 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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