Donnybrook vs Paynedale
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 Donnybrook (989) sits above Paynedale (986). Paynedale skews owner-occupied (96%), Donnybrook runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Donnybrook and Paynedale side by side
| Measure | Donnybrook | Paynedale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $255/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 5 |
| Population | 3,035 | 60 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 817 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
- Donnybrook edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 986). Paynedale also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Donnybrook vs Paynedale: common questions
Does Donnybrook or Paynedale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Donnybrook scores 989 vs 986 in Paynedale. 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 Paynedale?
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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