Dover vs Strathblane
Dover scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dover (930) sits above Strathblane (909).
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Dover and Strathblane side by side
| Measure | Dover | Strathblane |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $295/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $295/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 923 | 150 |
| Median age | 55 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 893 mm | 949 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.5°C | 19.8°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
- Dover edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 909).
Dover vs Strathblane: common questions
Does Dover or Strathblane have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dover scores 930 vs 909 in Strathblane. 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, Dover or Strathblane?
Dover scores 12/100 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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