Dayton vs Brabham
Brabham scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brabham (1015) sits above Dayton (1000). Brabham skews owner-occupied (87%), Dayton runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Dayton and Brabham side by side
| Measure | Dayton | Brabham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 5,507 | 8,665 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.2°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
- Brabham edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1000).
Dayton vs Brabham: common questions
Does Dayton or Brabham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brabham scores 1015 vs 1000 in Dayton. 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, Dayton or Brabham?
Brabham scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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