Dingley Village vs Mordialloc
Dingley Village (median $1,194,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Mordialloc ($1,387,500).
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Dingley Village and Mordialloc side by side
| Measure | Dingley Village | Mordialloc |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,194,000 | $1,387,500 |
| Median unit | $820,000 | $670,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,495 | 8,886 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.0°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
Mordialloc scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mordialloc (1098) sits above Dingley Village (1049). Dingley Village skews owner-occupied (87%), Mordialloc runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Dingley Village is the lower entry point at $1,194,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mordialloc edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1049). Dingley Village also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dingley Village vs Mordialloc: common questions
Is Dingley Village or Mordialloc cheaper to buy in?
Dingley Village has the lower median house price at $1,194,000, roughly 14% below Mordialloc ($1,387,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dingley Village or Mordialloc have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mordialloc scores 1098 vs 1049 in Dingley Village. 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, Dingley Village or Mordialloc?
Mordialloc scores 48/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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