Dakabin vs Frenchs Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dakabin (1009) sits above Frenchs Forest (994).
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Dakabin and Frenchs Forest side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Frenchs Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | – |
| Median unit | $505,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 10 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,275 | – |
| Median age | 30 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.9°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
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 994).
Dakabin vs Frenchs Forest: common questions
Does Dakabin or Frenchs Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 994 in Frenchs Forest. 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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