Dundowran Beach vs Toogoom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dundowran Beach (970) sits above Toogoom (967). Dundowran Beach skews owner-occupied (90%), Toogoom runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Dundowran Beach and Toogoom side by side
| Measure | Dundowran Beach | Toogoom |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $675/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,299 | 2,596 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 950 mm | 928 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°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
- Dundowran Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967). Dundowran Beach also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dundowran Beach vs Toogoom: common questions
Does Dundowran Beach or Toogoom have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dundowran Beach scores 970 vs 967 in Toogoom. 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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