Dongolocking vs Nippering

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dongolocking (1010) sits above Nippering (984). Nippering skews owner-occupied (160%), Dongolocking runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

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Dongolocking and Nippering side by side

MeasureDongolockingNippering
Renting
House rent$180/wk$150/wk
Unit rent$153/wk$128/wk
Owner occupied88.0%160.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA1010984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5321
Median age3642
Climate
Annual rainfall358 mm360 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.1°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). Nippering also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dongolocking vs Nippering: common questions

Does Dongolocking or Nippering have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dongolocking scores 1010 vs 984 in Nippering. 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.