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Dunluce vs Rathscar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rathscar (964) sits above Dunluce (943). Rathscar skews owner-occupied (80%), Dunluce runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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Dunluce and Rathscar side by side

MeasureDunluceRathscar
Renting
Owner occupied60.0%80.0%
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA943964
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3619
Median age5646
Climate
Annual rainfall467 mm454 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C29.5°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
Rathscar edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 943). Dunluce also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dunluce vs Rathscar: common questions

Does Dunluce or Rathscar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rathscar scores 964 vs 943 in Dunluce. 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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