Dukin vs Gabbin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gabbin (973) sits above Dukin (910). Dukin skews owner-occupied (167%), Gabbin runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Dukin and Gabbin side by side
| Measure | Dukin | Gabbin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $129/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $110/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 167.0% | 63.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 33 | 44 |
| Median age | 62 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 291 mm | 310 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.9°C | 34.8°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
- Gabbin edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 910). Dukin also has a higher family-household share (183% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dukin vs Gabbin: common questions
Does Dukin or Gabbin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gabbin scores 973 vs 910 in Dukin. 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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