Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dumaresq Island vs Brimbin.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brimbin (909) sits above Dumaresq Island (908). Brimbin skews owner-occupied (79%), Dumaresq Island runs more rental-dense (60% 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

Brimbin edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 908).

Common questionsDumaresq Island vs Brimbin

Common questions

Does Dumaresq Island or Brimbin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brimbin scores 909 vs 908 in Dumaresq Island. 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

Dumaresq Island
Metric
Brimbin

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$231/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
48.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
70
Population
75
57
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
15
908
Avg ICSEA
909

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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