Dandenong vs Doveton
Doveton (median $630,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Dandenong ($755,000).
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Dandenong and Doveton side by side
| Measure | Dandenong | Doveton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $755,000 | $630,000 |
| Median unit | $440,000 | $565,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 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 | 30,127 | 9,603 |
| Median age | 33 | 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
Dandenong 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 (957). Doveton skews owner-occupied (53%), Dandenong runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Doveton is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 vs Doveton: common questions
Is Dandenong or Doveton cheaper to buy in?
Doveton has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 17% below Dandenong ($755,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dandenong or Doveton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doveton scores 977 vs 957 in Dandenong. 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 or Doveton?
Dandenong 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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