Side by sideSuburb comparison

Golden Beach vs Dutson Downs.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Golden Beach (975) sits above Dutson Downs (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

Golden Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 973).

Common questionsGolden Beach vs Dutson Downs

Common questions

Does Golden Beach or Dutson Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Golden Beach scores 975 vs 973 in Dutson Downs. 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

Golden Beach
Metric
Dutson Downs

Price & Market

$400,000
Median house
$205,920
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$205/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$205/wk
$174/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$174/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,231
Population
6,231
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
18
975
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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