Drumcondra vs Geelong
Geelong scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Geelong (1078) sits above Drumcondra (1054). Drumcondra skews owner-occupied (75%), Geelong runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Drumcondra and Geelong side by side
| Measure | Drumcondra | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $865,500 |
| Median unit | – | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 571 | 5,811 |
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 502 mm | 502 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.5°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
- Geelong edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1054). Drumcondra also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Drumcondra vs Geelong: common questions
Does Drumcondra or Geelong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Geelong scores 1078 vs 1054 in Drumcondra. 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, Drumcondra or Geelong?
Geelong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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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