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Foster North vs Dollar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Foster North (996) sits above Dollar (990).

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Foster North and Dollar side by side

MeasureFoster NorthDollar
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%82.0%
Renter occupied4.0%23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby28
Average ICSEA996990
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population15261
Median age5651
Climate
Annual rainfall1100 mm1088 mm
Mean max, January23.5°C23.6°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
Foster North edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 990). Foster North also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 32%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Foster North vs Dollar: common questions

Does Foster North or Dollar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Foster North scores 996 vs 990 in Dollar. 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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