Griffin vs Dohles Rocks
Dohles Rocks scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Griffin (1022) sits above Dohles Rocks (1005).
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Griffin and Dohles Rocks side by side
| Measure | Griffin | Dohles Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $385/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,295 | – |
| Median age | 29 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.8°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
- Griffin edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1005).
Griffin vs Dohles Rocks: common questions
Does Griffin or Dohles Rocks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Griffin scores 1022 vs 1005 in Dohles Rocks. 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, Griffin or Dohles Rocks?
Dohles Rocks scores 14/100 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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