Side by sideSuburb comparison

Farleigh vs Dumbleton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dumbleton (987) sits above Farleigh (973).

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

Dumbleton edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 973).

Common questionsFarleigh vs Dumbleton

Common questions

Does Farleigh or Dumbleton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dumbleton scores 987 vs 973 in Farleigh. 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

Farleigh
Metric
Dumbleton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
814
Population
242
42
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
13
973
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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