Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dumbarton vs West Toodyay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Toodyay (937) sits above Dumbarton (904).

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

West Toodyay edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 904).

Common questionsDumbarton vs West Toodyay

Common questions

Does Dumbarton or West Toodyay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Toodyay scores 937 vs 904 in Dumbarton. 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

Dumbarton
Metric
West Toodyay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$312/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
266
Population
497
51
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
16
904
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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