Dirranbandi vs Thallon
Dirranbandi scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thallon (915) sits above Dirranbandi (838).
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Dirranbandi and Thallon side by side
| Measure | Dirranbandi | Thallon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 838 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 610 | 231 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 425 mm | 483 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.8°C | 35.7°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
- Thallon edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 838). Thallon also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dirranbandi vs Thallon: common questions
Does Dirranbandi or Thallon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thallon scores 915 vs 838 in Dirranbandi. 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, Dirranbandi or Thallon?
Dirranbandi scores 36/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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