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Caroline vs Donovans

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caroline (963) sits above Donovans (960).

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Caroline and Donovans side by side

MeasureCarolineDonovans
Renting
House rent–$390/wk
Unit rent–$150/wk
Owner occupied–87.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1518
Average ICSEA963960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11111
Median age4164
Climate
Annual rainfall748 mm766 mm
Mean max, January25.1°C24.5°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
Caroline edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 960). Caroline also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Caroline vs Donovans: common questions

Does Caroline or Donovans have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caroline scores 963 vs 960 in Donovans. 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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