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Dublin vs Lower Light

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dublin (975) sits above Lower Light (956). Dublin skews owner-occupied (87%), Lower Light runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Dublin and Lower Light side by side

MeasureDublinLower Light
Renting
House rent$505/wk$425/wk
Unit rent$280/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied87.0%77.0%
Renter occupied12.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA975956
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population405203
Median age4545
Climate
Annual rainfall390 mm389 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.5°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
Dublin edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 956).

Dublin vs Lower Light: common questions

Does Dublin or Lower Light have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dublin scores 975 vs 956 in Lower Light. 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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