Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dowling vs Willamulka.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Willamulka edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willamulka (967) sits above Dowling (946).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Willamulka edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 946).

Common questionsDowling vs Willamulka

Common questions

Does Dowling or Willamulka have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willamulka scores 967 vs 946 in Dowling. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dowling
Metric
Willamulka

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$162/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
518
Population
65
55
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
2
946
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).