Side by sideSuburb comparison

Duval vs Dumaresq.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duval (991) sits above Dumaresq (963).

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

Duval edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 963).

Common questionsDuval vs Dumaresq

Common questions

Does Duval or Dumaresq have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duval scores 991 vs 963 in Dumaresq. 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

Duval
Metric
Dumaresq

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
26,911
Population
80
30
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
17
991
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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