Dwellingup vs Meelon
Dwellingup scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dwellingup (954) sits above Meelon (948). Meelon skews owner-occupied (85%), Dwellingup runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Dwellingup and Meelon side by side
| Measure | Dwellingup | Meelon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | $274/wk | $345/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 0 |
| Population | 524 | 174 |
| Median age | 49 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1142 mm | 877 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.9°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
- Dwellingup edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 948).
Dwellingup vs Meelon: common questions
Does Dwellingup or Meelon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dwellingup scores 954 vs 948 in Meelon. 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, Dwellingup or Meelon?
Dwellingup scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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