Dandanning vs Lake Brown
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Brown (953) sits above Dandanning (913). Lake Brown skews owner-occupied (100%), Dandanning runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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Dandanning and Lake Brown side by side
| Measure | Dandanning | Lake Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $155/wk | $155/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $132/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 26 | 13 |
| Median age | 27 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 291 mm | 290 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.1°C | 35.0°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
- Lake Brown edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 913). Lake Brown also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dandanning vs Lake Brown: common questions
Does Dandanning or Lake Brown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Brown scores 953 vs 913 in Dandanning. 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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