Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dalyston vs Kilcunda.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kilcunda (1012) sits above Dalyston (982).

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

Kilcunda edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 982).

Common questionsDalyston vs Kilcunda

Common questions

Does Dalyston or Kilcunda have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kilcunda scores 1012 vs 982 in Dalyston. 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

Dalyston
Metric
Kilcunda

Price & Market

$500,000
Median house
$240,480
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
45
Bike score
70
843
Population
578
39
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
3
982
Avg ICSEA
1012

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).