Doveton vs Hallam
Doveton (median $630,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Hallam ($740,000).
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Doveton and Hallam side by side
| Measure | Doveton | Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $630,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $565,000 | $595,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,603 | 11,355 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 834 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.4°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
Hallam scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doveton (977) sits above Hallam (970). Hallam skews owner-occupied (71%), Doveton runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Doveton is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 15% 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
- Doveton edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 970). Hallam also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doveton vs Hallam: common questions
Is Doveton or Hallam cheaper to buy in?
Doveton has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 15% below Hallam ($740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doveton or Hallam have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doveton scores 977 vs 970 in Hallam. 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 Hallam?
Hallam scores 46/100 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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