Dooralong vs Ravensdale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ravensdale (963) sits above Dooralong (961). Dooralong skews owner-occupied (84%), Ravensdale runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Dooralong and Ravensdale side by side
| Measure | Dooralong | Ravensdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 350 | 70 |
| Median age | 42 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1060 mm | 1009 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.3°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
- Ravensdale edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 961). Dooralong also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dooralong vs Ravensdale: common questions
Does Dooralong or Ravensdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ravensdale scores 963 vs 961 in Dooralong. 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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