Dakenba vs Dumgree

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumgree (970) sits above Dakenba (963). Dumgree skews owner-occupied (100%), Dakenba runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Dakenba and Dumgree side by side

MeasureDakenbaDumgree
Renting
Owner occupied75.0%100.0%
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby68
Average ICSEA963970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score700
Population12763
Median age4438
Climate
Annual rainfall575 mm639 mm
Mean max, January33.6°C32.2°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
Dumgree edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 963). Dakenba also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dakenba vs Dumgree: common questions

Does Dakenba or Dumgree have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumgree scores 970 vs 963 in Dakenba. 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.