Side by sideSuburb comparison

Donovans vs Wye.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Donovans edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Donovans (960) sits above Wye (956).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 956). Wye also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsDonovans vs Wye

Common questions

Does Donovans or Wye have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Donovans scores 960 vs 956 in Wye. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Donovans
Metric
Wye

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
111
Population
95
64
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
8
960
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).