Donovans vs Racecourse Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Donovans (960) sits above Racecourse Bay (958). Donovans skews owner-occupied (87%), Racecourse Bay runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Donovans and Racecourse Bay side by side
| Measure | Donovans | Racecourse Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 111 | 27 |
| Median age | 64 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 766 mm | 721 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 23.9°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
- Donovans edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 958). Racecourse Bay also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Donovans vs Racecourse Bay: common questions
Does Donovans or Racecourse Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Donovans scores 960 vs 958 in Racecourse Bay. 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.
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