Docklands vs Southbank
Southbank (median $418,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Docklands ($440,000).
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Docklands and Southbank side by side
| Measure | Docklands | Southbank |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $440,000 | $418,000 |
| Median unit | $585,000 | $549,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Unit rent | $763/wk | $720/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,495 | 22,631 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southbank (1092) sits above Docklands (1077).
- For buyers
- Southbank is the lower entry point at $418,000 median, 5% 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
- Southbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1077).
Docklands vs Southbank: common questions
Is Docklands or Southbank cheaper to buy in?
Southbank has the lower median house price at $418,000, roughly 5% below Docklands ($440,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Docklands or Southbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southbank scores 1092 vs 1077 in Docklands. 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.
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