Dandenong South vs Doveton
Dandenong South scores higher on walkability (44/100 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 South (956). Doveton skews owner-occupied (53%), Dandenong South runs more rental-dense (17% owner).
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Dandenong South and Doveton side by side
| Measure | Dandenong South | Doveton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $630,000 |
| Median unit | – | $565,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 17.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 69.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 16 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 125 | 9,603 |
| Median age | 51 | 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 956). Doveton also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 24%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dandenong South vs Doveton: common questions
Does Dandenong South or Doveton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doveton scores 977 vs 956 in Dandenong South. 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 South or Doveton?
Dandenong South scores 44/100 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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