Dollar vs Dumbalk North

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumbalk North (1004) sits above Dollar (990).

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Dollar and Dumbalk North side by side

MeasureDollarDumbalk North
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%84.0%
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby812
Average ICSEA9901004
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6190
Median age5153
Climate
Annual rainfall1088 mm1007 mm
Mean max, January23.6°C24.5°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
Dumbalk North edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 990). Dumbalk North also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 32%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dollar vs Dumbalk North: common questions

Does Dollar or Dumbalk North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumbalk North scores 1004 vs 990 in Dollar. 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.