Dinner Plain vs Selwyn
Dinner Plain scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dinner Plain (1065) sits above Selwyn (1064).
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Dinner Plain and Selwyn side by side
| Measure | Dinner Plain | Selwyn |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 128 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1334 mm | 1274 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.7°C | 21.7°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
- Dinner Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1064).
Dinner Plain vs Selwyn: common questions
Does Dinner Plain or Selwyn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dinner Plain scores 1065 vs 1064 in Selwyn. 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, Dinner Plain or Selwyn?
Dinner Plain scores 10/100 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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