Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dalmore vs Cardinia.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardinia (1025) sits above Dalmore (983).

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

Cardinia edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 983).

Common questionsDalmore vs Cardinia

Common questions

Does Dalmore or Cardinia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardinia scores 1025 vs 983 in Dalmore. 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

Dalmore
Metric
Cardinia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$313/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$406/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
142
Population
342
50
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
983
Avg ICSEA
1025

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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