Dennington vs Illowa
Dennington scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dennington (1010) sits above Illowa (1001).
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Dennington and Illowa side by side
| Measure | Dennington | Illowa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $610,000 | – |
| Median unit | $223,200 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 30 |
| Population | 1,994 | 304 |
| Median age | 34 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 730 mm | 760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.9°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
- Dennington edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1001). Illowa also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dennington vs Illowa: common questions
Does Dennington or Illowa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dennington scores 1010 vs 1001 in Illowa. 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, Dennington or Illowa?
Dennington scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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