Dundathu vs Susan River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Susan River (966) sits above Dundathu (940). Susan River skews owner-occupied (100%), Dundathu runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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| Measure | Dundathu | Susan River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 238 | 115 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 964 mm | 973 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.8°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
- Susan River edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 940). Susan River also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dundathu vs Susan River: common questions
Does Dundathu or Susan River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Susan River scores 966 vs 940 in Dundathu. 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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