Holyoake vs Dwellingup
Dwellingup scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holyoake (961) sits above Dwellingup (954). Holyoake skews owner-occupied (267%), Dwellingup runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Holyoake and Dwellingup side by side
| Measure | Holyoake | Dwellingup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $274/wk |
| Owner occupied | 267.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 95 |
| Population | 22 | 524 |
| Median age | 57 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1142 mm | 1142 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Holyoake edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 954). Holyoake also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Holyoake vs Dwellingup: common questions
Does Holyoake or Dwellingup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holyoake scores 961 vs 954 in Dwellingup. 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, Holyoake or Dwellingup?
Dwellingup scores 4/100 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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