Grovedale vs Mount Duneed
Grovedale (median $675,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Mount Duneed ($710,000).
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Grovedale and Mount Duneed side by side
| Measure | Grovedale | Mount Duneed |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | $710,000 |
| Median unit | $507,000 | $291,600 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 14,869 | 6,182 |
| Median age | 41 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 537 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 24.8°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
Grovedale scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Duneed (1047) sits above Grovedale (1042).
- For buyers
- Grovedale is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mount Duneed edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1042). Mount Duneed also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Grovedale vs Mount Duneed: common questions
Is Grovedale or Mount Duneed cheaper to buy in?
Grovedale has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 5% below Mount Duneed ($710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Grovedale or Mount Duneed have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Duneed scores 1047 vs 1042 in Grovedale. 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, Grovedale or Mount Duneed?
Grovedale scores 8/100 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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