Dotswood vs Breddan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dotswood (911) sits above Breddan (899). Breddan skews owner-occupied (85%), Dotswood runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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| Measure | Dotswood | Breddan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 911 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 478 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 605 mm | 603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.7°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
- Dotswood edges out on average school ICSEA (911 vs 899). Breddan also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dotswood vs Breddan: common questions
Does Dotswood or Breddan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dotswood scores 911 vs 899 in Breddan. 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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