Dorroughby vs Corndale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Corndale (1040) sits above Dorroughby (1032).

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Dorroughby and Corndale side by side

MeasureDorroughbyCorndale
Price and market
Median house–$1,080,000
Median unit–$240,480
House price change, 12 months–-9.4%
Renting
House rent$620/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$435/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied85.0%83.0%
Renter occupied15.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1012
Average ICSEA10321040
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population158358
Median age5349
Climate
Annual rainfall1672 mm1432 mm
Mean max, January28.6°C29.2°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
Corndale edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1032). Corndale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dorroughby vs Corndale: common questions

Does Dorroughby or Corndale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Corndale scores 1040 vs 1032 in Dorroughby. 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.