Dog Rocks vs Mount David

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

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Dog Rocks and Mount David side by side

MeasureDog RocksMount David
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied–56.0%
Schools
Schools nearby207
Average ICSEA970954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population751
Median age4551
Climate
Annual rainfall697 mm701 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.3°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
Dog Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 954).

Dog 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.