Cardinia vs Dalmore
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardinia (1025) sits above Dalmore (983).
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Cardinia and Dalmore side by side
| Measure | Cardinia | Dalmore |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 342 | 142 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 771 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.9°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
- Cardinia edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 983).
Cardinia vs Dalmore: common questions
Does Cardinia or Dalmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardinia scores 1025 vs 983 in Dalmore. 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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