Dowsing Point vs Derwent Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Derwent Park (991) sits above Dowsing Point (967). Dowsing Point skews owner-occupied (67%), Derwent Park runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Dowsing Point and Derwent Park side by side
| Measure | Dowsing Point | Derwent Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 77 | 872 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 23.0°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
- Derwent Park edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 967).
Dowsing Point vs Derwent Park: common questions
Does Dowsing Point or Derwent Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Derwent Park scores 991 vs 967 in Dowsing Point. 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.
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