Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dog Rocks vs Mount David.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dog Rocks edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dog Rocks (970) sits above Mount David (954).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dog Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 954).

Common questionsDog Rocks vs Mount David

Common questions

Does Dog Rocks or Mount David have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dog Rocks scores 970 vs 954 in Mount David. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dog Rocks
Metric
Mount David

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$580/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
7
Population
51
45
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
7
970
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).