Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dalwood vs Rous Mill.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rous Mill (987) sits above Dalwood (970).

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

Rous Mill edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 970).

Common questionsDalwood vs Rous Mill

Common questions

Does Dalwood or Rous Mill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rous Mill scores 987 vs 970 in Dalwood. 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

Dalwood
Metric
Rous Mill

Price & Market

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

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
12,899
Population
204
47
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
12
970
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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