Dombarton vs Mount Kembla

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Kembla (1021) sits above Dombarton (986). Mount Kembla skews owner-occupied (90%), Dombarton runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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Dombarton and Mount Kembla side by side

MeasureDombartonMount Kembla
Price and market
Median house–$1,250,000
Median unit–$343,440
Renting
House rent$700/wk$750/wk
Unit rent$550/wk$500/wk
Owner occupied74.0%90.0%
Renter occupied11.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA9861021
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score105
Population1301,083
Median age5442
Climate
Annual rainfall1105 mm1111 mm
Mean max, January25.8°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
Mount Kembla edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 986).

Dombarton vs Mount Kembla: common questions

Does Dombarton or Mount Kembla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Kembla scores 1021 vs 986 in Dombarton. 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.