Chandlers Hill vs Dorset Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dorset Vale (1058) sits above Chandlers Hill (1052).
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Chandlers Hill and Dorset Vale side by side
| Measure | Chandlers Hill | Dorset Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,000 | – |
| Median unit | $252,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $775/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 2.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 792 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 816 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.1°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
- Dorset Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1052).
Chandlers Hill vs Dorset Vale: common questions
Does Chandlers Hill or Dorset Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dorset Vale scores 1058 vs 1052 in Chandlers Hill. 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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