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Dumbalk North vs Dollar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumbalk North (1004) sits above Dollar (990).

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Dumbalk North and Dollar side by side

MeasureDumbalk NorthDollar
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%82.0%
Renter occupied–23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby128
Average ICSEA1004990
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population9061
Median age5351
Climate
Annual rainfall1007 mm1088 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C23.6°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
Dumbalk North edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 990). Dumbalk North also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 32%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dumbalk North vs Dollar: common questions

Does Dumbalk North or Dollar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumbalk North scores 1004 vs 990 in Dollar. 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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