Craigieburn vs Donnybrook
Donnybrook (median $645,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Craigieburn ($700,000).
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Craigieburn and Donnybrook side by side
| Measure | Craigieburn | Donnybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $645,000 |
| Median unit | $482,500 | $300,960 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 65,178 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 589 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°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
Craigieburn scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Donnybrook (1015) sits above Craigieburn (979).
- For buyers
- Donnybrook is the lower entry point at $645,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Donnybrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 979).
Craigieburn vs Donnybrook: common questions
Is Craigieburn or Donnybrook cheaper to buy in?
Donnybrook has the lower median house price at $645,000, roughly 8% below Craigieburn ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Craigieburn or Donnybrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Donnybrook scores 1015 vs 979 in Craigieburn. 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, Craigieburn or Donnybrook?
Craigieburn scores 8/100 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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