Bulleen South vs Doncaster
Doncaster scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulleen South (1125) sits above Doncaster (1113).
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Bulleen South and Doncaster side by side
| Measure | Bulleen South | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,554,000 |
| Median unit | – | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $595/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1125 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 25,020 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 26.9°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
- Bulleen South edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1113).
Bulleen South vs Doncaster: common questions
Does Bulleen South or Doncaster have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulleen South scores 1125 vs 1113 in Doncaster. 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, Bulleen South or Doncaster?
Doncaster scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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