Dulong vs Mapleton
Mapleton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dulong (1033) sits above Mapleton (1030). Dulong skews owner-occupied (88%), Mapleton runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Dulong and Mapleton side by side
| Measure | Dulong | Mapleton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 688 | 1,661 |
| Median age | 49 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1627 mm | 1615 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.4°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
- Dulong edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1030). Dulong also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dulong vs Mapleton: common questions
Does Dulong or Mapleton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dulong scores 1033 vs 1030 in Mapleton. 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, Dulong or Mapleton?
Mapleton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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