Curlwaa vs Dareton
Dareton (median $180,000) is roughly 69% cheaper to buy into than Curlwaa ($585,000).
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Curlwaa and Dareton side by side
| Measure | Curlwaa | Dareton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $180,000 |
| Median unit | $144,000 | $171,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -2.7% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 792 | 861 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 40 |
| Population | 496 | 456 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 263 mm | 266 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.4°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
Dareton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dareton (861) sits above Curlwaa (792). Curlwaa skews owner-occupied (76%), Dareton runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Dareton is the lower entry point at $180,000 median, 69% 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
- Dareton edges out on average school ICSEA (861 vs 792). Curlwaa also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Curlwaa vs Dareton: common questions
Is Curlwaa or Dareton cheaper to buy in?
Dareton has the lower median house price at $180,000, roughly 69% below Curlwaa ($585,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curlwaa or Dareton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dareton scores 861 vs 792 in Curlwaa. 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, Curlwaa or Dareton?
Dareton scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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