Dumbarton vs Katrine
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumbarton (904) sits above Katrine (896). Katrine skews owner-occupied (100%), Dumbarton runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Dumbarton and Katrine side by side
| Measure | Dumbarton | Katrine |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $280/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $312/wk | $213/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 896 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 266 | 66 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 380 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.2°C | 34.5°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
- Dumbarton edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 896). Katrine also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dumbarton vs Katrine: common questions
Does Dumbarton or Katrine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumbarton scores 904 vs 896 in Katrine. 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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