Donovans vs Yahl
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yahl (962) sits above Donovans (960).
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Donovans and Yahl side by side
| Measure | Donovans | Yahl |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 111 | 817 |
| Median age | 64 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 766 mm | 741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 25.0°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
- Yahl edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 960). Yahl also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Donovans vs Yahl: common questions
Does Donovans or Yahl have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yahl scores 962 vs 960 in Donovans. 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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