Dollar vs Turtons Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dollar (990) sits above Turtons Creek (981). Turtons Creek skews owner-occupied (100%), Dollar runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Dollar and Turtons Creek side by side
| Measure | Dollar | Turtons Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 61 | 33 |
| Median age | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1088 mm | 1111 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.6°C | 23.2°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
- Dollar edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 981). Turtons Creek also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 32%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dollar vs Turtons Creek: common questions
Does Dollar or Turtons Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dollar scores 990 vs 981 in Turtons Creek. 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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