Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dicky Beach vs Nirimba.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dicky Beach (1042) sits above Nirimba (1040).

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

Dicky Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1040).

Common questionsDicky Beach vs Nirimba

Common questions

Does Dicky Beach or Nirimba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dicky Beach scores 1042 vs 1040 in Nirimba. 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

Dicky Beach
Metric
Nirimba

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$700/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
65.0%
Owner occupied
29.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
12
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
1,921
Population
68,286
53
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1042
Avg ICSEA
1040

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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