Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dulcot vs Risdon Vale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dulcot edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dulcot (1011) sits above Risdon Vale (988). Dulcot skews owner-occupied (93%), Risdon Vale runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dulcot edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 988). Dulcot also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsDulcot vs Risdon Vale

Common questions

Does Dulcot or Risdon Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dulcot scores 1011 vs 988 in Risdon Vale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dulcot
Metric
Risdon Vale

Price & Market

Median house
$460,000
Median unit
$171,360
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$423/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
34.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
242
Population
3,171
42
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).