Dilston vs Swan Bay
Dilston scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Bay (972) sits above Dilston (950).
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Dilston and Swan Bay side by side
| Measure | Dilston | Swan Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $247/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 558 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 823 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.2°C | 23.3°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
- Swan Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 950).
Dilston vs Swan Bay: common questions
Does Dilston or Swan Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Bay scores 972 vs 950 in Dilston. 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, Dilston or Swan Bay?
Dilston scores 2/100 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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