Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dorroughby vs Whian Whian.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dorroughby (1032) sits above Whian Whian (1010).

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

Dorroughby edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1010).

Common questionsDorroughby vs Whian Whian

Common questions

Does Dorroughby or Whian Whian have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dorroughby scores 1032 vs 1010 in Whian Whian. 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

Dorroughby
Metric
Whian Whian

Price & Market

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

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
158
Population
179
53
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
9
1032
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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