Cleveland vs Dapto
Dapto scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dapto (974) sits above Cleveland (973). Dapto skews owner-occupied (73%), Cleveland runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Cleveland and Dapto side by side
| Measure | Cleveland | Dapto |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $829,000 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22 | 10,954 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°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
- Dapto edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 973).
Cleveland vs Dapto: common questions
Does Cleveland or Dapto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dapto scores 974 vs 973 in Cleveland. 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, Cleveland or Dapto?
Dapto scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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