Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dalga vs Kalpowar.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalpowar (957) sits above Dalga (941).

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

Kalpowar edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 941).

Common questionsDalga vs Kalpowar

Common questions

Does Dalga or Kalpowar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalpowar scores 957 vs 941 in Dalga. 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

Dalga
Metric
Kalpowar

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$170/wk
$145/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$70/wk
Owner occupied
68.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6
Population
53
28
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
941
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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