Dumbalk North vs Turtons Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumbalk North (1004) sits above Turtons Creek (981). Turtons Creek skews owner-occupied (100%), Dumbalk North runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Dumbalk North and Turtons Creek side by side
| Measure | Dumbalk North | Turtons Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 33 |
| Median age | 53 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1111 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 23.2°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 981).
Dumbalk North vs Turtons Creek: common questions
Does Dumbalk North or Turtons Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumbalk North scores 1004 vs 981 in Turtons Creek. 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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