Dotswood vs Mingela
Mingela scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingela (933) sits above Dotswood (911).
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Dotswood and Mingela side by side
| Measure | Dotswood | Mingela |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 911 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 14 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 605 mm | 693 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 32.4°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
- Mingela edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 911). Mingela also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dotswood vs Mingela: common questions
Does Dotswood or Mingela have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingela scores 933 vs 911 in Dotswood. 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.
Which is more walkable, Dotswood or Mingela?
Mingela scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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