Dean vs Clarkes Hill

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dean (1022) sits above Clarkes Hill (1001).

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Dean and Clarkes Hill side by side

MeasureDeanClarkes Hill
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby58
Average ICSEA10221001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population13275
Median age3842
Climate
Annual rainfall795 mm854 mm
Mean max, January25.3°C24.7°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
Dean edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1001). Clarkes Hill also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dean vs Clarkes Hill: common questions

Does Dean or Clarkes Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dean scores 1022 vs 1001 in Clarkes Hill. 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.