Dutton Park vs Mater Hill
Mater Hill scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dutton Park (1105) sits above Mater Hill (1096).
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Dutton Park and Mater Hill side by side
| Measure | Dutton Park | Mater Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $740/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1105 | 1096 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,134 | – |
| Median age | 33 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Dutton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1096).
Dutton Park vs Mater Hill: common questions
Does Dutton Park or Mater Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dutton Park scores 1105 vs 1096 in Mater Hill. 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.
Which is more walkable, Dutton Park or Mater Hill?
Mater Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 90/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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