Dandenong East vs Doveton
Dandenong East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doveton (977) sits above Dandenong East (957).
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Dandenong East and Doveton side by side
| Measure | Dandenong East | Doveton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $630,000 |
| Median unit | – | $565,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 9,603 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 739 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
- Doveton edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 957).
Dandenong East vs Doveton: common questions
Does Dandenong East or Doveton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doveton scores 977 vs 957 in Dandenong East. 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.
Which is more walkable, Dandenong East or Doveton?
Dandenong East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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