Doveton vs Endeavour Hills
Doveton (median $630,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Endeavour Hills ($795,000).
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Doveton and Endeavour Hills side by side
| Measure | Doveton | Endeavour Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $630,000 | $795,000 |
| Median unit | $565,000 | $731,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $468/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,603 | 24,455 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Endeavour Hills scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Endeavour Hills (982) sits above Doveton (977). Endeavour Hills skews owner-occupied (79%), Doveton runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Doveton is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Endeavour Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 977). Endeavour Hills also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doveton vs Endeavour Hills: common questions
Is Doveton or Endeavour Hills cheaper to buy in?
Doveton has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 21% below Endeavour Hills ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doveton or Endeavour Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Endeavour Hills scores 982 vs 977 in Doveton. 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, Doveton or Endeavour Hills?
Endeavour Hills scores 34/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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