Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dalcouth vs Sugarloaf.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dalcouth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalcouth (966) sits above Sugarloaf (948).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dalcouth edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 948).

Common questionsDalcouth vs Sugarloaf

Common questions

Does Dalcouth or Sugarloaf have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalcouth scores 966 vs 948 in Sugarloaf. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dalcouth
Metric
Sugarloaf

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$185/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
8.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
220
Population
8,093
40
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
10
966
Avg ICSEA
948

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).