Dowerin vs Ucarty West
Dowerin scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ucarty West (965) sits above Dowerin (937). Dowerin skews owner-occupied (68%), Ucarty West runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Dowerin and Ucarty West side by side
| Measure | Dowerin | Ucarty West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $181,000 | – |
| Median unit | $106,560 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $163/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $170/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 436 | 38 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 339 mm | 349 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.7°C | 34.8°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
- Ucarty West edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 937). Ucarty West also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dowerin vs Ucarty West: common questions
Does Dowerin or Ucarty West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ucarty West scores 965 vs 937 in Dowerin. 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, Dowerin or Ucarty West?
Dowerin scores 26/100 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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