Donnybrook vs Argyle
Donnybrook scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Argyle (1003) sits above Donnybrook (989). Argyle skews owner-occupied (92%), Donnybrook runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Donnybrook and Argyle side by side
| Measure | Donnybrook | Argyle |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 3,035 | 575 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.4°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
- Argyle edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 989). Argyle also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Donnybrook vs Argyle: common questions
Does Donnybrook or Argyle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Argyle scores 1003 vs 989 in Donnybrook. 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, Donnybrook or Argyle?
Donnybrook scores 58/100 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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