Dalma vs Morinish South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morinish South (994) sits above Dalma (948). Morinish South skews owner-occupied (100%), Dalma runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Dalma and Morinish South side by side
| Measure | Dalma | Morinish South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 95 | 13 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 33.0°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
- Morinish South edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 948). Dalma also has a higher family-household share (97% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dalma vs Morinish South: common questions
Does Dalma or Morinish South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morinish South scores 994 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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