Halls Gap vs Mount Dryden
Halls Gap scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Dryden (960) sits above Halls Gap (958).
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Halls Gap and Mount Dryden side by side
| Measure | Halls Gap | Mount Dryden |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 0 |
| Population | 495 | 8 |
| Median age | 44 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1086 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 29.1°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
- Mount Dryden edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 958).
Halls Gap vs Mount Dryden: common questions
Does Halls Gap or Mount Dryden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dryden scores 960 vs 958 in Halls Gap. 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, Halls Gap or Mount Dryden?
Halls Gap scores 28/100 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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