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Dalma vs Alton Downs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alton Downs (958) sits above Dalma (948). Alton Downs skews owner-occupied (90%), Dalma runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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Dalma and Alton Downs side by side

MeasureDalmaAlton Downs
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%90.0%
Renter occupied20.0%5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA948958
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population951,324
Median age4341
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm680 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.4°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
Alton Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 948). Dalma also has a higher family-household share (97% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dalma vs Alton Downs: common questions

Does Dalma or Alton Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alton Downs scores 958 vs 948 in Dalma. 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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