Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dedin vs Upper Daintree.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dedin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dedin (948) sits above Upper Daintree (920).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dedin edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 920).

Common questionsDedin vs Upper Daintree

Common questions

Does Dedin or Upper Daintree have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dedin scores 948 vs 920 in Upper Daintree. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dedin
Metric
Upper Daintree

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,771
Population
21
47
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
9
948
Avg ICSEA
920

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).