Desert Springs vs Undoolya
Desert Springs 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 Undoolya (901) sits above Desert Springs (884).
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Desert Springs and Undoolya side by side
| Measure | Desert Springs | Undoolya |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $20/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 901 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 1,536 | 11 |
| Median age | 36 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 282 mm | 282 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.9°C | 36.9°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
- Undoolya edges out on average school ICSEA (901 vs 884).
Desert Springs vs Undoolya: common questions
Does Desert Springs or Undoolya have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Undoolya scores 901 vs 884 in Desert Springs. 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, Desert Springs or Undoolya?
Desert Springs 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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