Dalrymple Heights vs Broken River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalrymple Heights (943) sits above Broken River (940).
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Dalrymple Heights and Broken River side by side
| Measure | Dalrymple Heights | Broken River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | – | 133.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 46 | 18 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2106 mm | 1700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 29.9°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
- Dalrymple Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 940). Broken River also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dalrymple Heights vs Broken River: common questions
Does Dalrymple Heights or Broken River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalrymple Heights scores 943 vs 940 in Broken River. 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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