Dongolocking vs Dumbleyung
Dumbleyung scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dongolocking (1010) sits above Dumbleyung (984). Dongolocking skews owner-occupied (88%), Dumbleyung runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Dongolocking and Dumbleyung side by side
| Measure | Dongolocking | Dumbleyung |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $153/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 53 | 299 |
| Median age | 36 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 358 mm | 350 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Dongolocking edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 984). Dongolocking also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dongolocking vs Dumbleyung: common questions
Does Dongolocking or Dumbleyung have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dongolocking scores 1010 vs 984 in Dumbleyung. 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.
Which is more walkable, Dongolocking or Dumbleyung?
Dumbleyung scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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