Doveton vs Lysterfield South
Doveton scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lysterfield South (1019) sits above Doveton (977). Lysterfield South skews owner-occupied (96%), Doveton runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Doveton and Lysterfield South side by side
| Measure | Doveton | Lysterfield South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $630,000 | – |
| Median unit | $565,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 2.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 9,603 | 994 |
| Median age | 34 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 832 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
- 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
- Lysterfield South edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 977). Lysterfield South also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doveton vs Lysterfield South: common questions
Does Doveton or Lysterfield South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lysterfield South scores 1019 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 Lysterfield South?
Doveton scores 16/100 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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