Dowsing Point vs Goodwood
Goodwood scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goodwood (970) sits above Dowsing Point (967).
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Dowsing Point and Goodwood side by side
| Measure | Dowsing Point | Goodwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $272/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 77 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| 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
- Goodwood edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967).
Dowsing Point vs Goodwood: common questions
Does Dowsing Point or Goodwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goodwood scores 970 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.
Which is more walkable, Dowsing Point or Goodwood?
Goodwood scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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