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Derrinal vs Eppalock

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eppalock (1037) sits above Derrinal (1001). Eppalock skews owner-occupied (94%), Derrinal runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Derrinal and Eppalock side by side

MeasureDerrinalEppalock
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%94.0%
Renter occupied6.0%2.0%
Schools
Schools nearby520
Average ICSEA10011037
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population99746
Median age5843
Climate
Annual rainfall500 mm521 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C30.0°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
Eppalock edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1001). Eppalock also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Derrinal vs Eppalock: common questions

Does Derrinal or Eppalock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eppalock scores 1037 vs 1001 in Derrinal. 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.

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