Dalmeny vs Bodalla
Dalmeny (median $835,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Bodalla ($920,000).
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Dalmeny and Bodalla side by side
| Measure | Dalmeny | Bodalla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 0 |
| Population | 2,194 | 808 |
| Median age | 59 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 923 mm | 947 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.8°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
Dalmeny scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalmeny (946) sits above Bodalla (927).
- For buyers
- Dalmeny is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Dalmeny edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 927).
Dalmeny vs Bodalla: common questions
Is Dalmeny or Bodalla cheaper to buy in?
Dalmeny has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 9% below Bodalla ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dalmeny or Bodalla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalmeny scores 946 vs 927 in Bodalla. 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, Dalmeny or Bodalla?
Dalmeny scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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