Dalkeith vs Nedlands
Nedlands scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalkeith (1159) sits above Nedlands (1158). Dalkeith skews owner-occupied (82%), Nedlands runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Dalkeith and Nedlands side by side
| Measure | Dalkeith | Nedlands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1158 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 100 |
| Population | 4,398 | 10,561 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 694 mm | 694 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Dalkeith edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1158). Dalkeith also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dalkeith vs Nedlands: common questions
Does Dalkeith or Nedlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalkeith scores 1159 vs 1158 in Nedlands. 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, Dalkeith or Nedlands?
Nedlands scores 46/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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