Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dunkeld vs Stewarts Mount.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunkeld (981) sits above Stewarts Mount (980).

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

Dunkeld edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 980).

Common questionsDunkeld vs Stewarts Mount

Common questions

Does Dunkeld or Stewarts Mount have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunkeld scores 981 vs 980 in Stewarts Mount. 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

Dunkeld
Metric
Stewarts Mount

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
42
Population
45,077
52
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
16
981
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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